An outstanding job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Coordinator - Home Care in Lowestoft, Suffolk
 
Salary £29,000
 
Permanent full-time role, day shifts
 
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can work collaboratively as part of a team to uphold the personal care of our service users, while always respecting their dignity and encouraging independence.
 
Your role will involve ensuring the delivery of care services to a consistently high standard. Additionally, you will provide assistance in maintaining the physical environment of the service users and supporting their day-to-day activities within their own home. In the absence of the Home Care Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing care shifts and ensuring the wellbeing of both staff and service users.
 
Key duties and responsibilities

Maintain dignity and standards of service users and their homes.
Work as part of an efficient team to ensure smooth running of the service.
Continue professional development through attending and contributing to training, meetings, and supervisions.
Comply with Health & Safety policy and procedures.
Represent professionally and positively at all times.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all issues and information relating to service users.
Support service users' personal development regarding independence, skills, rights, and choices.
Ensure that all Rota's are completed and made available to staff in a timely manner.
Train, assess, and ensure that medication is administered and managed effectively and safely by staff.
Meet with service users to ensure that their care meets their needs as per their individual care plan. 
Skills and attributes

2 years' experience in a care setting with vulnerable individuals
Willingness to undertake necessary NVQ or additional training
Empathy, understanding, and experience in meeting the needs of service users
Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure
Ability to make balanced, clear, and timely decisions
Proactive approach to involving others in decision-making processes
Commitment to health and safety practices 
Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. The client will reimburse the enrolment fee for 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*
The client will pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided
Paid breaks
You will be rewarded with bonuses as the branch hours increase *
Cost of MOT inspection reimbursement *
Access to a pool car
Paid travel time between visits
Employee Wellness Health Assured Benefit Program
Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme 
For more information, please call Emma at LKA Recruitment, telephone (phone number removed) option 3.
 
Closing date 08 /07/2024