Care Coordinator

Kingsley Healthcare Group; Thornham Parva; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

About The Company

Kingsley Healthcare isn't just a care home group, we are a family where our passionate individuals are changing lives every day. Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are 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 over 1,500 residents to live in a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment.

We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating. We are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.

We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.

About The Role

As a Care Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with the care team to coordinate and manage care for residents, considering their individual needs, preferences, and goals. You will be responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals, and recording to the residents' computerised care plans. You will assist with the induction, training, and supervision of support staff.

Reports to: Home Manager

Skills and attributes

• Experience of supervising a care team.
• An ability to show empathy and understanding of the needs of the residents.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work as part of the team.
• A good eye for detail, and are organised and methodical.
• Flexibility around working schedules, roles and responsibilities.

Education and qualification

• You will have, or be working towards, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care.

What will you gain?

You’ll have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

• Yaxley House Care Home, Eye, Suffolk
• Pay: £14.50 per hour
• Type: Permanent
• Shift: Mixed (Days/Nights)
• £500 Welcome bonus

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.
• Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500.
• 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.
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
• 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.
• Commuting mileage reimbursement.

Location

This grand country house offers residential and dementia care in an idyllic peaceful setting in the village of Yaxley, near Eye. The home has been beautifully decorated and furnished to provide a supreme level of comfort and residents love the extensive gardens.

Church Lane, Yaxley, Eye IP23 8BU

Your right to work in the UK

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.