Job summary WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA NHS. TO CONTINUE WITH YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR CAREERS SITE https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3746/?utm_mediumjobshare/details?sTypeNhsJobs/reference/3746 Salary:£30,559 - £32,654 Hours per week:37 hours Interview date:Wednesday 12 February 2025 Urgent care and Telecare Response - Empowering Independence, Enhancing Well-Being Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference in peoples lives with flexible working options? Main duties of the job Join us as a Care Coordinator in the Urgent Care &TelecareResponse team, whereyoull help customers stay in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital stays. In this role,youll lead a team of Mobile Responders, providing support and supervision to ensure the highest quality care.Youll create person-centred care plans, manage risk assessments and work closely with health and care partners.Youll also ensure that support is delivered ontimeand that paperwork is compliant with CQC standards. Werelooking for someone with experience in adult care, strong organisationalskills and a commitment to supporting a team. You should be able to work independently, communicate effectively with a variety of professionals and have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation. Experience in risk assessment and safeguarding isessential andyoull need to be comfortable working in a flexible, shift-based role. Ifyoure passionate about delivering excellent care and want to join a dedicated team that provides vital support,wed love to hear from you About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £30,559 to £32,654 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number F0041-3746 Job locations Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1ER Job description Job responsibilities To lead a team of Mobile Responders - Provide ongoing monitoring, support and supervision to support workers. The post holder will ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards, providing robust quality assurance, compliant with all legal and statutory requirements and within an effective and efficient performance management and budgetary framework. Specific duties and responsibilities: Work closely with the Deputy Response Service Lead and other relevant colleagues creating person centered and CQC compliant support plans. Attend the customers first visit from the Wiltshire Support At Home Urgent Care & Telecare Response service to introduce the service and support the customer in understanding the support approach. Be able to undertake risk assessment and encourage positive risk-taking approach. Complete risk assessments which may include environmental, medication and mobility, working with customers and support workers to manage risk and record actions and strategies agreed. Instigate where appropriate the management and oversight of the correct procedures for carrying out Medication Assessments and the completion of paperwork to be placed in the customers home for Mobile Responders Liaise with health colleagues to raise any concerns and seek appropriate instructions and guidance Work collaboratively with partners, this may include Health Teams, Care Homes, Care Agencies and Hospitals. Have a good understanding of the discharge process and requirements of supporting people recently discharged from hospital, take responsibility for ensuring that relevant information (health conditions and medication) is gathered, and systems are in place to ensure the customer and staff remain safe and risks are managed appropriately. Assist in the provision of appropriate safe care, in accordance with the regulations and quality standards. When leading out of hours cover, initiative will need to be taken to ensure the team are following correct procedures. Have a thorough knowledge of CQC regulations and how they enforce them through the inspection process. Complete, distribute and monitor paperwork required by CQC registration, and held in the customers home, for the provision of the service, such as medication administration records. Ensure all paperwork is compliant, thorough and well-maintained to ensure the service is inspection ready. Drive effective and consistent communication between professionals and the customer and their family to ensure all agencies are working in partnership and the risk of duplication and repetition is reduced. To respond in a timely and professional manner to referrals and feedback as required on the progress of these referrals. Provide customers (and where appropriate their representatives) with information about the service including expectations and contact details, advising how customers can raise concerns. Record all contacts accurately and in a timely way. Keep all information about customers and their families secure and confidential. Capture and record relevant actions, events and decisions in accordance with case management principles. Monitor customers progress and achievement of goals. Working under the direction of their line manager ensure that the service runs smoothly and efficiently. Exhibit good organisational skills and a flexible approach to support the team through any disruptions/changes within the daily routine. Report changes in support plan visits to the case manager and allocator as soon as practically possible. Liaise with the Senior Allocations Officer to match support workers with customers Provide information, support and guidance to Mobile Responders to enable them to safely and effectively provide support as agreed in the support plan. Ensure that Mobile Responders are working to the support plans and those services are delivered in accordance with the identified needs of customers. Deal effectively with on-call/emergency issues, for example covering visits directly or indirectly when Mobile Responders are sick or absent. Provide timely feedback to the team of issues arising out of hours. As the Care Coordinator, decisions will need to be made with authority. Participate in transfers of customers requiring further support to another internal team or alternative provider. Positively engage in regular supervision sessions, preparing appropriately and ensuring agreed actions are undertaken in an agreed time frame. Monitor and provide support to a small group of Mobile Responders ensuring that their performance in the delivery of the service meets the required standards. Promote continued professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based learning. Alert the Deputy Response Service Lead to any concerns. Participate in the appraisal of a staff. Where improving work performance or HR procedures are implemented support and work under the direction of the Deputy Response Service Lead. Provide additional support where development needs are identified, undertake in service 1:1 training where appropriate, participate in the delivery of in-service training to small groups of staff. Under the direction of the Deputy Response Service Lead participate in the Induction of new staff, this may include arranging, mentoring with another staff member, shadowing and in the field training. Monitor the delivery of support, in line with the service policies this will include the following tasks: o Reviewing daily communications via Care Management system Birdie o Review and manage the Urgent Care inbox o Observation of support visits o One to one supervision o Spot-checks of practice o Audit files. Have an expert awareness of safeguarding in line with Wiltshire policy, including making referrals and participating in safeguarding investigations. Using experience, knowledge and skills to identify the signs of abuse and neglect and follow agreed local protocols to ensure customers are protected from harm/risk of harm. Be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies. Be able to respond to civil emergencies under instruction Take a lead in challenging practice to make improvements to service. Job description Job responsibilities To lead a team of Mobile Responders - Provide ongoing monitoring, support and supervision to support workers. The post holder will ensure that services are delivered to the highest standards, providing robust quality assurance, compliant with all legal and statutory requirements and within an effective and efficient performance management and budgetary framework. Specific duties and responsibilities: Work closely with the Deputy Response Service Lead and other relevant colleagues creating person centered and CQC compliant support plans. Attend the customers first visit from the Wiltshire Support At Home Urgent Care & Telecare Response service to introduce the service and support the customer in understanding the support approach. Be able to undertake risk assessment and encourage positive risk-taking approach. Complete risk assessments which may include environmental, medication and mobility, working with customers and support workers to manage risk and record actions and strategies agreed. Instigate where appropriate the management and oversight of the correct procedures for carrying out Medication Assessments and the completion of paperwork to be placed in the customers home for Mobile Responders Liaise with health colleagues to raise any concerns and seek appropriate instructions and guidance Work collaboratively with partners, this may include Health Teams, Care Homes, Care Agencies and Hospitals. Have a good understanding of the discharge process and requirements of supporting people recently discharged from hospital, take responsibility for ensuring that relevant information (health conditions and medication) is gathered, and systems are in place to ensure the customer and staff remain safe and risks are managed appropriately. Assist in the provision of appropriate safe care, in accordance with the regulations and quality standards. When leading out of hours cover, initiative will need to be taken to ensure the team are following correct procedures. Have a thorough knowledge of CQC regulations and how they enforce them through the inspection process. Complete, distribute and monitor paperwork required by CQC registration, and held in the customers home, for the provision of the service, such as medication administration records. Ensure all paperwork is compliant, thorough and well-maintained to ensure the service is inspection ready. Drive effective and consistent communication between professionals and the customer and their family to ensure all agencies are working in partnership and the risk of duplication and repetition is reduced. To respond in a timely and professional manner to referrals and feedback as required on the progress of these referrals. Provide customers (and where appropriate their representatives) with information about the service including expectations and contact details, advising how customers can raise concerns. Record all contacts accurately and in a timely way. Keep all information about customers and their families secure and confidential. Capture and record relevant actions, events and decisions in accordance with case management principles. Monitor customers progress and achievement of goals. Working under the direction of their line manager ensure that the service runs smoothly and efficiently. Exhibit good organisational skills and a flexible approach to support the team through any disruptions/changes within the daily routine. Report changes in support plan visits to the case manager and allocator as soon as practically possible. Liaise with the Senior Allocations Officer to match support workers with customers Provide information, support and guidance to Mobile Responders to enable them to safely and effectively provide support as agreed in the support plan. Ensure that Mobile Responders are working to the support plans and those services are delivered in accordance with the identified needs of customers. Deal effectively with on-call/emergency issues, for example covering visits directly or indirectly when Mobile Responders are sick or absent. Provide timely feedback to the team of issues arising out of hours. As the Care Coordinator, decisions will need to be made with authority. Participate in transfers of customers requiring further support to another internal team or alternative provider. Positively engage in regular supervision sessions, preparing appropriately and ensuring agreed actions are undertaken in an agreed time frame. Monitor and provide support to a small group of Mobile Responders ensuring that their performance in the delivery of the service meets the required standards. Promote continued professional development, reflective practice and evidence-based learning. Alert the Deputy Response Service Lead to any concerns. Participate in the appraisal of a staff. Where improving work performance or HR procedures are implemented support and work under the direction of the Deputy Response Service Lead. Provide additional support where development needs are identified, undertake in service 1:1 training where appropriate, participate in the delivery of in-service training to small groups of staff. Under the direction of the Deputy Response Service Lead participate in the Induction of new staff, this may include arranging, mentoring with another staff member, shadowing and in the field training. Monitor the delivery of support, in line with the service policies this will include the following tasks: o Reviewing daily communications via Care Management system Birdie o Review and manage the Urgent Care inbox o Observation of support visits o One to one supervision o Spot-checks of practice o Audit files. Have an expert awareness of safeguarding in line with Wiltshire policy, including making referrals and participating in safeguarding investigations. Using experience, knowledge and skills to identify the signs of abuse and neglect and follow agreed local protocols to ensure customers are protected from harm/risk of harm. Be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies. Be able to respond to civil emergencies under instruction Take a lead in challenging practice to make improvements to service. Person Specification Experience Essential High level of relevant and practical experience acquired on. An advanced understanding of relevant procedures and working practices. Advanced knowledge of specialist function relevant to service area. Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Significant experience of working with clients and client groups with complex needs. Proven ability to carry out client risk assessments to identify eligibility for service provision and/or risk of harm. Proven ability to advise and guide clients to encourage development and to access services to which they are entitled. Ability to build trust and confidence with clients, client groups and colleagues. Proven ability to interpret situations, analyse behaviours to make judgements and deliver interventions to achieve outcomes. Proven ability to deliver training. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 4 or equivalent significant experience in a relevant field (or a commitment to undertake qualification) e.g. Health, social care, adult education etc. Experience of supporting with adults within a care environment HSE recognised First Aid at Work qualification or willingness to achieve a qualification in first aid. Previous experience of contributing to the supervision of others or ability to demonstrate the required skills Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, adults. Experience and current up-to-date knowledge of moving and handling procedures. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels. Good organisational skills. Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative against deadlines Ability to utilise a range of software including electronic social care records. Physically fit and able to perform all requirements of the job role Ability to work in a person-centred way to meet individual outcomes Fully fluent in spoken and written English Desirable Experience of working with in a care support service. Experience of working within a CQC registered service Understanding of the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2008 Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and provide/ implement instructions Qualification as a trainer. Person Specification Experience Essential High level of relevant and practical experience acquired on. An advanced understanding of relevant procedures and working practices. Advanced knowledge of specialist function relevant to service area. Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Significant experience of working with clients and client groups with complex needs. Proven ability to carry out client risk assessments to identify eligibility for service provision and/or risk of harm. Proven ability to advise and guide clients to encourage development and to access services to which they are entitled. Ability to build trust and confidence with clients, client groups and colleagues. Proven ability to interpret situations, analyse behaviours to make judgements and deliver interventions to achieve outcomes. Proven ability to deliver training. Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 4 or equivalent significant experience in a relevant field (or a commitment to undertake qualification) e.g. Health, social care, adult education etc. Experience of supporting with adults within a care environment HSE recognised First Aid at Work qualification or willingness to achieve a qualification in first aid. Previous experience of contributing to the supervision of others or ability to demonstrate the required skills Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, adults. Experience and current up-to-date knowledge of moving and handling procedures. Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels. Good organisational skills. Ability to prioritise tasks and work on own initiative against deadlines Ability to utilise a range of software including electronic social care records. Physically fit and able to perform all requirements of the job role Ability to work in a person-centred way to meet individual outcomes Fully fluent in spoken and written English Desirable Experience of working with in a care support service. Experience of working within a CQC registered service Understanding of the Care Act 2014; Health and Social Care Act 2008 Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and provide/ implement instructions Qualification as a trainer. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address Wiltshire Council Monkton Park Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 1ER Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)