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Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Living Well Team

Care Co-ordinator (Level 1) - Living Well Team

locationSunderland
remoteOn-Site
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks
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£27,274 - £29,071 per year
Are you a person who is driven and motivated and wants to make a difference to a vulnerable adult?

Sunderland Care and Support is seeking to recruit a number of Care Co-ordinator's (Level 1) for various services within the Living Well team. We are looking for someone who can deliver exceptional standards of person-centred care and support to those with a high level of physical and mental health support needs.

We actively support people to enjoy meaningful lives, including social activities and opportunities that matter to them. As part of our commitment to the Stay Up Late campaign, this may include supporting customers to attend evening events, gigs, social activities or community opportunities that take place outside traditional daytime hours

The service provides accommodations for adults with physical and mental health needs. We are keen to recruit an individual with integrity, who can help us ensure our company values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for individuals who are:
  • Caring, reliable and motivated
  • Committed to supporting vulnerable adults to live fulfilling lives
  • Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Willing to learn and develop new skills
You will share our core values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity, Caring, Partnership and Being Valued, ensuring these are reflected in everything you do.

Your role will be to providing support to customers, promoting and developing their life, health, and wellbeing. Contacting customers, families and several MDT, obtaining information and developing care plans to enable the team to provide a person-centred support.

Some day-to-day tasks may include:
  • Helping with preparation of meals & drinks. Support with domestic household tasks.
  • Administering & recording medication
  • Support with money management.
  • Encouraging community trips and facilitating customers participation
  • Support with household & personal shopping.
  • Support with meeting friends & family.
  • Support with high standards of nutrition.
  • Adhere to health & safety legislation.
  • Cleanliness & intimate personal hygiene
  • Opportunities for employment or education
  • Provide emotional support.
  • Active support techniques & positive behaviour support techniques to increase skill level & achieve set outcomes (training will be provided)
These principal responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of duties, only a general guide to the role. In consultation with the post holder, the duties may change from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the customer/service.

Are you a person who is driven and motivated and wants to make a position difference to a vulnerable adult? The role is extremely rewarding and in return we offer:
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support you in your own personal development.
  • 37 hours per week
  • A starting salary of £27,274 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
  • We pay for your DBS check
  • Designated rota pattern including daytime, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
  • A pension scheme.
  • 26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • A positive, supportive and rewarding job role and culture.
  • Probationary period
  • Occupational Health and wellbeing support
  • Regular 1-1 supervision
  • Access to discounts on local theatre and sporting events and Blue Light Card and Company Shop supermarket.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Northeast Jobs. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview. If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website;
https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk

To learn more about the Stay Up Late campaign, visit:
https://stayuplate.org

Please note applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

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Salary range

  • £27,274 - £29,071 per year