As a Care Coordinator, you will be an exceptional leader; the mark of your success is to make a positive difference in people's lives. You will spend each day assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Support Services business and participate as required in a multi-disciplinary assessment of service user needs.
The successful Care Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring all care plans are reviewed on a 6-monthly basis, spot checks are completed on a 3-monthly basis, staff are reviewed quarterly, and staff annual appraisals are completed.
This is an office-based role in Alva, and you will be required to commute to services in and around Edinburgh and West Lothian. You will be able to claim mileage when out completing any reviews at 25p per mile, from the office to the service user and back to the office.
We are Mears Supported Living Ltd, providing a range of care and support services to people out in the community and in their own homes.
Role Criteria:
1. Direct line management for a team of Support Workers, including the management of their weekly workload.
2. Defining special care needs based upon identification of specific clinical problems and monitoring and reviewing as appropriate.
3. Liaising with external organisations in respect of developing a total package of care for service users.
4. Reporting to a Branch Manager on a weekly basis on activity levels and outcomes for service users.
5. Providing written reports of all complaints, accidents, incidents, and untoward events in accordance with written policies.
6. Undertaking “on call” duties as required by the branch to ensure a 24/7 service is provided.
Experience working within the care sector and holding a completed SVQ 3 is essential for this role. Experience as a Care Coordinator is preferred, and it is strongly desired to have excellent IT skills and competency in Microsoft Office.
Cost of PVG covered.
Family-friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.
Care Worker of the Month financial award.
Refer a friend scheme (total award up to £1000).
Excellent training.
Cycle to work scheme.
Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organized as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, etc.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on coffee, weekly groceries, holidays; the list is endless.
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
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