Care Coordinator - Home care
Kingsley Homecare (Lowestoft Area), Lowestoft, Suffolk
- Pay:
- £29,000 per year
- Type:
- Permanent
- Shift:
- Days
- Closing date:
- 07/06/2024
- £500 Welcome bonus
- Bonuses as the branch hours increase
We are a caring and compassionate, family-owned domiciliary care company. At Kingsley, family matters, and we’re always going the extra mile in caring for every one of our residents and staff.
Kingsley Home Care Services is a unique person-centred service that supports clients, allowing them to maintain their chosen lifestyle from the comfort of their own home. Backed by a successful care home business, we have a strong philanthropic approach to care which resonates in all we do. We offer a unique service of tailored care visits from 1 hour to full-time live-in support.
As an accredited Living Wage employer, we not only offer competitive rates of pay, but we’ll also pay for your full DBS disclosure and offer you a welcome bonus. So, as well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, you’ll also receive a pay rise in line with inflation.
We’re more than just a group of colleagues; we’re a family passionate about people, from those we work with to those we care for. We’d love to welcome like-minded professionals to join the friendly faces that make up the Kingsley family.
About the company
Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where 2,000+ passionate individuals are changing lives every day. We have just been ranked – for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care, and proudly support 1,500+ residents in their journey.
But that's not all. We're ranked #1 in the UK for work wellbeing (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) because we believe in taking care of our own. We are proud of our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring you're valued and rewarded for your dedication.
Ready to join a team that puts people first, both residents and colleagues? We're seeking passionate individuals to join our growing family. Explore our current opportunities and make a difference where you matter!
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can work collaboratively as part of a team to uphold the personal care of our service users, while always respecting their dignity and encouraging independence.
Your role will involve ensuring the delivery of care services to a consistently high standard. Additionally, you will provide assistance in maintaining the physical environment of the service users and supporting their day-to-day activities within their own home. In the absence of the Home Care Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing care shifts and ensuring the wellbeing of both staff and service users.
Reports to: Branch Manager
Key duties and responsibilities
- Maintain dignity and standards of service users and their homes.
- Work as part of an efficient team to ensure smooth running of the service.
- Continue professional development through attending and contributing to training, meetings, and supervisions.
- Comply with Kingsley Home Care Services Health & Safety policy and procedures.
- Represent Kingsley Home Care Services professionally and positively at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to service users.
- Support service users’ personal development regarding independence, skills, rights, and choices.
- Ensure that all rota’s are completed and made available to staff in a timely manner.
- Train, assess, and ensure that medication is administered and managed effectively and safely by staff.
- Meet with service users to ensure that their care meets their needs as per their individual care plan.
Skills and attributes
- 2 years' experience in a care setting with vulnerable individuals
- Willingness to undertake necessary NVQ or additional training
- Empathy, understanding, and experience in meeting the needs of service users
- Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to make balanced, clear, and timely decisions
- Proactive approach to involving others in decision-making processes
- Commitment to health and safety practices
What will you gain?
By joining our team as a Domiciliary Care Coordinator, you can expect:
- The satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We believe that the happiness of our staff improves the service we provide to our residents.
- Ample opportunities to learn and develop your skills, with access to training and development programs.
- A supportive work environment with established procedures and processes to ensure your success.
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and are dedicated to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you.
* An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this position
Benefits
Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.
£500 Welcome bonus
You will be rewarded with bonuses as the branch hours increase *
Commuting mileage reimbursement *
Cost of MOT inspection reimbursement *
Access to a pool car
Paid travel time between visits
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
