Reablement Care Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, or equivalent qualification/experience.
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Reablement, Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care or Home First Service.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months' experience in a health, social care, domiciliary care, rehabilitation or community support setting
• Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing support plans.
• Experience of supporting individuals to maximise independence
• Knowledge of person-centred care, dignity, independence and strengths-based practice.
• Understanding of the needs of older people and people with disabilities.
• Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment processes.

Desirable

• Experience coordinating care packages, reviewing reablement outcomes, or working with domiciliary care providers.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care pathways, Home First, Intermediate Care or Reablement services. Knowledge of local community support networks and voluntary sector services.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Competent IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload, manage a caseload and work independently.
• Ability to coordinate services and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate initiative, problem solve and make appropriate decisions.
• Commitment to promoting independence and delivering person-centred care in line with NCA Values: Care, Appreciate and Inspire.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training, coaching or mentoring staff.
• Experience of coordinating multiple care packages and managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using scheduling and rostering systems such as Malinko, Civica Scheduling, or similar care management systems.
• Evidence of leading service improvements, supporting colleagues or contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St James House

Pendleton Way, Salford, Greater Manchester

Salford

M6 5FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/