Care Coordinator

Job: Care Coordinator

Rate of Pay: £29,000.00

Location Cinderford

Mon – Fri – 08.30 – 17.00

ON CALL cover paid extra

Forest of Dean with the flexibility to work from head office in Staverton in the wording

About the role

We are looking for a Care Coordinator for the Forest of Dean This position will be based working at our head office in Cinderford

We would like someone with experience in a Care Coordinator role that understands scheduling visits. It is imperative that you have good people skills and understand the importance of building a rapport and trust within your care team. Ensuring good communication and be able to lead from the front.

What you will be doing

To be responsible for coordinating all the care visits in the area each week.
To plan a regular permanent schedule of calls that will offer clients and carers continuity.
To arrange cover for staff annual leave and sickness.
To liaise with families and health care professionals and build good relationships with the local council brokerage team.
To support the Service Manager with the growth of the business
To respond to all enquiries, calls and emails within a timely manner.
To deliver care to any visits unable to allocate each week.
To always act in the best interests of the business
To have a good knowledge of Forest of Dean area.
Support new care staff, arranging shadowing and mentoring.
What wee need from you

Will have a positive, "can do" attitude.
Have a full driving license - Essential.
Have care experience or experience in a Care Coordinating role or similar.
Be approachable and friendly.
Be able to use their initiative and work unsupervised.
Be organised and able to plan and cope in emergency situations.
Have an excellent telephone manner.
Be able to work under pressure of a role that you need to be extremely reactive too.
Your Rewards

Work for a family-owned business who value their employees.
Competitive salary
Paid bonuses throughout the year in recognition of efforts made.
Full training provided.
28 days paid annual leave.
Opportunities for career progression
Supportive senior management
The Next Step:

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Benefits

Company pension
Free parkingEnglish (required)

Licence/Certification:

Drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person