Care Coordinator London and Colchester

Vivid Community Care Limited ,
London, Greater London
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Salary: From £21,000 to £23,000 per annum Dependant on Experience

Overview

Vivid Community Care Limited is a growing company that provide 24 hours support for clients with Physical Disability, Complex Clinical Health needs, people with Autism and Dementia. We are currently looking for 2 Care Coordinators to work in London and Colchester Responsibilities and Duties of the Job Ensure Service Users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of Vivid Community Care Limited and supervise staff To organise and co-ordinate care delivery in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager and within the financial plans 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 Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support DevelopeffectiveworkingrelationshipswithotheremployeeswithinVivid Community CareLimited Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users Proficient Written Skills Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Vivid Community Care Limited policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance Develop and maintain duty rota to meet the needs of the Service Users Develop and maintain annual leave requests to ensure staff receive their annual leave and there are enough staff on duty to support people Leadership Skills Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff Provide and oversee staff providing Service Users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom Dispense medication following Vivid Community Care Limited policies and procedures 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 person Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to peoples’ family members as needed Communication Skills Care Coordinators need to build rapport with Service Users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with Service Users and their families/friends, whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Excellent telephone manner is required to deal with staff and Service Users under pressure 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 Problem-Solving Skills Care Coordinators need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection 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 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89654256

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