Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Strabane

Salary: £24,843 per annum plus On Call

Hours: 37.5

Worktime: To be confirmed.

Closing date: 01/03/2022

Employer: Strabane and District Caring Service

Business: Community Service

Address: 32-36 Bridge Street

Strabane

Postcode: BT82 9AE

Telephone: 028 71884986

Email: hr@strabanedistrictcaring.com

Job Duties: The role of Care Coordinator will be to schedule and co-ordinate our carers' weekly rotas using an electronic rostering system. You will be in the hub of all activity, ensuring effective communication between management, Health and Social Care professionals, carers and service users.Assist in day-to-day coordination of care hours including arranging emergency cover. Liaise with Health and Social Care professionals on matters relating to Care package and service delivery.Ensure holiday, sickness and emergency care calls are assigned appropriately and efficiently.Arrange and conduct risk assessments and home care assessments of service users to identify needs.Carry out regular monitoring of service provision.Cover calls in emergency situations. Have on-call phone on planned schedule.Assist with recruitment, selection, induction, training and supervision of staff.Maintain accurate records and provide written reports on complaints, accidents and incidents.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential: Experience working on database systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office.Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Desirable:NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (in Health & Social Care).At least 1 year's experience working in the care sector.Professional qualification/training.Experience as a supervisor/senior care worker or similar role.Ability to prioritise and work towards deadlines. Compassion and understanding of the challenges of the care sector. Excellent organisational and problem solving skills.Ability to work under pressure.

Application Method: To apply, please email CV to: hr@strabanedistrictcaring.com

Other Information: Salary INCLUDING On Call: £30,781.24 - £32,790.84You can also apply by completing an online application through Strabane & District Caring Services' website: https://www.strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/care-co-ordinator