We are currently recruiting a Care Coordinator to lead friendly and professional team of Care & Support Workers. Leading the way in delivering the best possible care services, at Corserv Care we empower change and enhance quality of life. Our work is made possible by a committed and creative team, with positivity, innovation, collaboration and trust driving what we do and how we do it.
We work in partnership with healthcare professionals and local communities to offer high-quality care in Cornwall. Corserv Care is part of the Corserv Group and provides a range of domiciliary and residential services under one brand. We are a Cornwall Council owned company.
Your Job Will Be
To effectively lead and manage a staff team of support workers in the geographical area, ensuring staff are well supported and directed in their day-to-day activities. This will include regular care supervision, performance management, appraisals and team meetings.
Rota management for the staff and general administration duties including managing staff and Service user files at the central office.
Identify training and development needs of the staff teams you manage and liaise with the Learning & development team to ensure training is up to date.
Establish excellent interpersonal skills within the team to facilitate the delivery of a high-quality Supported Lifestyles Service at all times.
To monitor risk assessments for individual Service users and implement measures to ensure that identified risks are managed appropriately whilst enabling the individual to live a full and fulfilling life.
To manage, deliver and promote high quality care and support for designated customers within a defined geographical area. To ensure that Service User assessments, care plans and records are up to date and that the best possible opportunities for independence and success are provided. To ensure continuity of care for customers. To provide guidance and support to the team and ensure that team members undertake and participate in appropriate training and supervision.
As a key member of the Corserv Care division this role is instrumental in ensuring the aims and objectives of the organisation and division are met by: providing personalised support to vulnerable adults who live in the community and have identified care & reablement needs. The emphasis being on providing people with safe, responsive, effective, compassionate and high-quality care within their own homes.
The role is also instrumental in maintaining high standards of care through providing first line supervision and support for frontline workers.
About You
- Lead by example at all times and deliver best practices
- Support the ongoing development of your teams and actively engage in performance management behaviours
- Inspire commitment and engagement in your teams
- Take accountability for your team and yourself
Qualifications & Experience
The following qualifications and experience are essential:
- NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Evidence of leading a successful team/service.
- Setting/achieving business and quality targets.
- Team leadership/development.
- Product service development IT – e.g. Outlook,
- Word, Excel, Customer Care. Budget/Finance Management.
- Marketing and promotion.
- Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
- Successfully leading a team through change.
- Clarity of thought and communication.
- Desire to succeed.
- Creative thinker.
- Business development
- Flexible approach to management.
- Able to motivate, engage and value staff at all levels.
- Full driving licence.
- Use of a vehicle.
- Vehicle business insurance.
Our offer to you
Salary: £23,150 - £26,945
Working Hours: 37 per week (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Oakland Mews, Liskeard, PL14 3UX
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
- Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
- Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flexible working hours & home working options
- Investment and support in your continuous training and development
- Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
Please click to apply or email your CV to people@corservcare.co.uk stating the position you are applying for, or request an application form.
Closing date for Internal Applications only : Midnight Sunday 2nd March 2025
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Care.