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Care Coordinator
| Posting date: | 04 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2025 |
| Location: | TA1 2DX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Stokely Healthcare Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
**Job Summary:**
The Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of clients. This role involves working closely with the Registered Manager, clients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to ensure that clients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. The Care Coordinator will act as a liaison between clients and service providers, advocating for the best possible outcomes and ensuring that care plans are followed effectively.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Client Assessment:**
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs, including medical, social, emotional, and environmental factors.
- Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings and client goals.
2. **Care Coordination:**
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of services to ensure that clients receive appropriate and timely care.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Arrange and facilitate care team meetings to discuss client progress and adjust care plans as needed.
Assist with the rota
3. **Client Advocacy:**
- Advocate for clients' rights and needs, ensuring they have access to necessary services and resources.
- Assist clients in navigating the healthcare system, including scheduling appointments, obtaining referrals, contacting district nurses and understanding treatment options.
4. **Documentation and Reporting:**
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including care plans, progress notes, and service coordination activities.
- Prepare and submit reports on client outcomes, service utilisation, and care coordination activities as required. Prepare autos
Assist in recruitment and compliance
5. **Education and Support:**
- Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding care options, resources, and self-management strategies.
- Offer guidance on community resources and support services available to clients.
6. **Quality Improvement:**
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of care coordination services.
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
**Qualifications:**
- **Education:**
Care certificate
NVQ2 preferred ,
All mandatory trainings
experience in MS Office.
*Skills:**
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and care management software.
- Knowledge of community resources and healthcare systems.
**Working Conditions:**
- This position may require travel to client homes, healthcare facilities, and community organizations.
- Flexible hours may be necessary to meet client needs, including evenings and weekends.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates should submit a CV
UK candidates only preferably in Somerset
Driver essential
No sponsorship available