care coordinator

We Do Not Offer Sponsorship.

Choice Care requires an experienced Care Co-Ordinator to provide assistance with rota's, answering phone calls, communicating with staff, clients & other health professionals.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, committed, an excellent communicator, flexible, computer literate and has previous coordinating experience in a domiciliary care setting, including experience of doing staff rota’s for over 1000 hours/week. Experience with Nourish would be an advantage.

You must be a minimum of NVQ 3 qualified and have experience working in adult social care. You must also be a car driver with use of a car in case there is a need to cover a care visit either during office hours or whilst on call. Additional pay will be given for care visits undertaken during the on call period or outside of your working hours.

Choice Care provides care to clients in the Blackburn with Darwen and the surrounding areas. We are a Preferred Provider for BWD Social Services, on the Framework for LCC, as well as providing care for ICB clients and private clients. We are a large family business and have been providing care in the area for 27 years

We are not a ‘run of the mill’ care company, we like to go the extra mile for our staff and our clients. We have staff that have been with us for over 20 years and we reward loyalty with our Long Service Awards, given for every 5 years of service.

About The Role

Responsibilities and Duties

In any week, you will be part of a team responsible for dealing with any calls that come through, covering any immediate sickness of the care staff and compiling weekly rota's.

You will be part of an on call rota for which there is an additional payment. On call will usually be 4.30pm - 8am twice a week Mon - Thurs

It is a fast paced environment and you need to have a “can do” attitude.

Qualifications and Skills

You must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft office

Have excellent organisational skills

Have a minimum of 12 months experience of doing rotas of 2000 hrs+

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Choice Care was founded in 1999 by husband and wife, Andrew and Fiona Key. With more than 70 years’ experience in the health and social care sector, Andrew and Fiona combined their background’s with a passion for delivering high-quality home care services in Lancashire along the M65 corridor, that bridge the gap between traditional home care and nursing.

Whether it’s working directly with private clients and their families or in partnership with social services, Clinical Commissioning Groups, solicitors and health professionals, we strive to provide the best possible care and support for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, tailoring our care services to meet their needs.

We work closely with organisations such as East Lancashire Hospice, the Stroke Association, Dementia UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society to share resources and make sure our staff are up to date on the latest skills and training. Our team of dedicated carers are all vetted and trained to gain the qualifications they need to help them carve out a long-term career in care.

Company Culture

We provide induction training and carers must reach the required level of knowledge in each subject area.

They must also complete a number of shifts with a supervisor to make sure they’re competent at following care plans and delivering the required level of care.

New recruits will also be working on achieving their diploma/NVQ qualification in care, which takes between 6 and 9 months to complete.

Join our team of award-winning colleagues

If you’re passionate about making life better for society’s most vulnerable people we’d love to hear from you.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from people with a drive to learn and progress in the care industry.

We believe that being a carer is not just a job, it’s a vocation. As a family-run business, we’re looking to grow the team with like-minded people who share our values.

We love nothing more than seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of a carer turn into a satisfying, lifelong career, whether they’ve come from a background in care or start out with no hands-on experience but an open heart and mind.

Company Benefits

What we offer:

Competitive pay

Paid Mileage between clients at 35p/mile

Paid Travel & waiting time

Paid holiday

Employer contribution to pension scheme (if you qualify/don’t opt out

Support from management

Ongoing training to help career progression

A great working environment with a fun and supportive culture

A team of award-winning colleagues

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Progression opportunities

Salary

Starting from £30,160.00 per year