Care Co-ordinator

Job Description

Care Co-ordinatorLocation: Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, EH8 9LDSalary: £25,000Contract: Full time, PermanentAs one of Edinburghs leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer.We are looking for a Care Coordinator/Admin to join our exciting, friendly and dynamic team.Care Co-ordinator - The Role:Key Responsibilities:Liaising with service users and their families, including: Participating in the on-call rota Ensuring all SU records are kept up to date Recording and reporting Incidents, accidents, or complaints Effectively and efficiently handling all emergency on-call issues Liaison with other professionals, such as Hospitals, G.P, Social Work, District Nurses and EHSCPManaging workflow, including: Managing and allocating Rotas on Care Planner, or a similar tool Attending and contributing to meetings Completing admin tasks on time, every time Participating in and contributing to business development Updating electronic records on PASS & WORKFORCESupporting the Office Manager with: Reports and data Compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council, and best practiceThis list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties. We will provide full training in line with regulatory requirements.Care Co-ordinator - What we are looking for:Essential: Previous experience in an admin position Previous experience in the Health and Social Care sector Previous experience in call handling, conducting reviews, preparing and managing staff rotas, participating in the on-call rota Knowledge and understanding of risk management, health and safety and best practices within health & social care Good interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to communicate in excellent English across different audiences Detail oriented, fast learner and an active listener to work under pressure Self-motivated and able to work as part of a dynamic team with initiative Excellent time management, planning and organising skills Excellent I.T. skills and knowledge of PASS and Care Planner systems SVQ3 or equivalent qualification in administration Edinburgh basedDesirable: Qualification in a Health or Social Care specialismCare Co-ordinator - Benefits:People are at the heart of everything we do, so we continue to invest in our staff to ensure you are happy, motivated, well-trained and supported. We are a licensed sponsor Guaranteed hours Competitive salary Paid travel expenses to and from the clients 28 days paid holidays Great employee benefits (such as Birthday surprises) Full induction training Participation to social occasions and events Access to education and learning resources Opportunities for career development Employers contribution into your pension Support and guidance from our friendly team On-going support with paid specialist trainingIf you believe you are what we are looking for, you can start your online application by clicking on "Apply" to be forwarded to our website to complete your application.No agencies please.

Keyskills :
HealthcareManagementSocial CareHealth and SafetyCare services