Job Introduction
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Or do you have a background in workforce scheduling and want to move into the care industry?
Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Coordinator
Where you'll be working
* Poole branch-
* Care Quality Commission rating -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £26.000 per year
* Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
* Mileage 32p per mile
* Outstanding career development
* Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
* Blue Light discount package
* Company pension scheme
* On demand pay
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
* A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle
* Great level of attention to detail and well organised
* Include any requirements on availability or hours
* Coverage of On call Phone with additional pay
A day in the life of a Care Coordinator
The main purpose of the Care Coordinator is the responsibility of matching our carers to our clients across our South West. You will be responsible for all tasks related to helping with new client starts including matching and scheduling carers to clients.
* You will support forward planning of scheduling and ensure it is consistently achieved in order to provide continuity of care;
* You will need to understand the arrangements for ensuring all clients are safeguarded against the risk of abuse and respond appropriately to any allegations of abuse, or complaints regarding service delivery;
* You will ensure that any communication with external sources such as next of kin, GP's, nurses, physiotherapists, and any other professionals involved are prioritised if they impact on the care and wellbeing of the Client, keeping the Registered Manager updated as appropriate;
* You will ensure that all Care Worker holidays, sickness, unplanned absences from placement, and all emergency calls are documented electronically;
* You will be part of the on-call rota system during evenings and weekends as and when required.
About Agincare
We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
* Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
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