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Specialist Care Team
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Morecambe, Lancashire
Team Leader / Care Co-ordinator
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* Location: Morecambe/Lancaster * Salary: £23,500.00 per annum (based on 40 hours @ £10.40 per hour plus enhancements (ie on-call responsibilities)) * Mileage paid (40p per mile) * Company phone and laptop We are looking for two Care Co-ordinators to join our team, delivering home care and supported living services in North Lancashire. You may be currently working in social care as a Senior or Team Leader. We have a vacancy on both of our Homecare and Supported Living teams. Our ideal candidate is a brilliant team player who loves challenges and takes their work seriously. You must be self-motivated, and well-organised, plus you will need empathy, respect and excellent communication skills. This is a client-focused role, where you will lead in areas such as support planning, staff development and risk management. What does the role involve? As a Care Co-ordinator, you will manage your own case load, ensuring service users needs are being met to the highest standard and that people are able to lead fulfilling lives with freedom and choice. You will spend time working alongside clients so you understand their needs and make sure they are being met (plus it's a policy that all our managers work on the front-line). Primary responsibilities include: * Welcoming new clients to the service, which includes completing assessments and care plans * Planning, co-ordinating and scheduling the service for clients (including keeping care plans up to date) * Establishing a personal connection with clients (and their team members) to ensure they are happy and content with the service * Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of service users * Providing leadership to front-line care staff through supervisions and appraisals * Inducting and assessing new staff members to ensure they're compatible and have the skills and knowledge to work with your clients * Ability to adapt and address situations quickly * Working out-of-hours through on-call duties that are shared with other team members What qualifications and experience do you need? * Firstly, we are looking for a customer-focused person who has a commitment to quality of care while achieving business objectives * You will be able to plan, implement and assess ideas to improve the lives of our service users * It is essential that you have a driving licence and access to a car * Previous experience in the care sector is preferred. Becoming a Care Co-ordinator could be the start of your career at the Specialist Care Team. We are focused on our team members' learning and development and always strive to promote from within. Apply today to make a massive difference to someone's life ...