Care Coordinator

Join the Wakefield Home Instead team and help to support ageing adults to remain healthy and happy in their own homes and communities.

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Type of Employment

Part-time

Pay

£12.50 per hour

Application Close

01 December 2024

Why Home Instead Wakefield

Our office was established in Wakefield and our mission is to brighten the lives of seniors giving them a sense of purpose, wellbeing & worth. This role will play a vital part ensuring that our clients receive the best in class quality care and support the growth of our business.

The Role

We are looking for a part time Care Coordinator to work alongside our office  team in Ossett, this position will be for 20 hours a week from 8.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain efficient care schedules, considering client needs, Care Professional availability, and logistical factors
  • Liaise with clients, families, and Care Professionals to ensure optimal matching of care services and prompt response to schedule changes
  • Collaborate with recruitment and Care Teams to maintain appropriate staffing levels and resource care packages
  • Maintain accurate client and Care Professional information in our electronic scheduling system
  • Foster positive relationships with clients and Care Professionals to enhance satisfaction
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of care coordination processes and participate in on-call rotations as needed
  • Oncall resposibilitys one weekend a month

         Benefits include:

·       £12.50 per hour

·       Paid induction

·       Performance and attendance bonuses

·       Access to Professional Career Pathway

·       Refer a friend scheme - £300 T&Cs apply


Info

If you have a passion for caring and the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.


Qualifications

  • Proven experience in care coordination or scheduling within a home care environment
  • Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM software
  • Demonstrated ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Empathetic approach with a genuine commitment to providing high-quality care
  • Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and client needs
  • Understanding of healthcare regulations and standards relevant to home care services

Why Home Instead

Employee Assistance Program

Our staff’s health and wellbeing is just as important as our clients’. That’s why we offer an Employee Assistance Programme to support people through work-related or personal problems that impact their physical or mental health.

Long Service Recognition

We wouldn’t be industry leaders without the people who’ve helped us get here. So we’re passionate about recognising and rewarding employees for the time they’ve been with us.

Online Discounts

We have hundreds of discounts for high street retailers, helping our staff live even more enjoyable and fulfilling lives.