Job Description – Care Coordinator
Main Duties (not in any order of priority):
Management of Care Services:
1. Ensure that the Care service is delivered to Service Users at the times and for the duration specified in the relevant individual agreement(s) and contract standards.
2. Ensure that the staff allocated, and the staff attending, each Service User have the
relevant skills, knowledge and resources related to the opportunities and needs of that Service User.
3. Ensure that each staff member is introduced to the Service User before or at the
beginning of the first visit by that staff member, and that the Service User always knows who to expect at each visit.
4. Manage travel delays and staff shortages to mitigate to the fullest extent possible the
impact on the Service User, managing and minimising their distress and insecurity in such situations.
5. Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the Care practice.
6. Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of Care implementation and delivery.
7. Implement action to meet and maintain Care standards.
8. Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams so as to maximise opportunities for Service User therapeutic Care.
9. Ensure that the Care service is delivered in a safe and person-centred manner.
10. Ensure that Service User rights are protected.
11. Encourage a model of self-care and Service User rehabilitation.
12. Evaluate Care Plans.
13. Evaluate standards of Care competence.
14.Promote the organisations brand
15.Develop and manage marketing campaigns
Professional Long Term Care Leadership:
1. Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of Care.
2. Encourage health promotion within Care strategies.
3. Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
4. Promote a positive image for the services provided and employment within the Agency.
Job Description – Care Coordinator
Main Duties (not in any order of priority):
Management of Human Resources:
1. Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
2. Assist individual staff members to develop in their roles and levels of compliance with agreed standards.
3. Support the implementation of the Agency’s policies and procedures.
4. Support the effective resolution of team conflicts.
5. Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
6. Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.
*Working hours: 09:00 AM TO 18:00 PM Monday to Friday*
Qualifications required: QCF Diploma Level 3 (Health & Social Care)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent