Care Officer

Coatbridge

Hours: 5 over 7 Salary £26,780 - £27,500 per annum

Job Description:

CARE to make a difference to the lives of older people?

If you have experience of working with older people and advocate a person-centred approach, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of the care sector, who will be confident and capable of ensuring that the company, its core staff and its support workers maintain the highest standards in all that they do.

You will be responsible for the effective monitoring, co-ordination and implementation of all care policies and procedures, ensuring that we are compliant with all aspects of care legislation, company policy and best practice.

You will be required to produce outcome focused personal care plans, undertake reviews, compile reports and action plans with detail and accuracy within appropriate timelines. You will ensure compliance that reflects relevant legislation and good care practice.

You will be a team player with excellent communication and customer service skills, be able to build strong relationships and have a positive attitude towards achieving the highest standards in service delivery. You must be someone who relates well to service users and their families and seeks to ensure that their needs are met. You will be proficient in Microsoft Office and show a willingness to embrace and support digitalisation in social care, particularly within care planning and service reviews.

A care background or knowledge of care would be advantageous as would knowledge of the areas within North and South Lanarkshire and Falkirk although not essential. You must be a driver and have your own car. A working knowledge and understanding of creating care plans, best use of budgets, digital care solutions and working with community partnerships for SDS (Self Directed Support) packages.

You will be required to work on a rota 5/7 basis, and support the out of hours when required on your weekend on rota (but would have days off during the week) You may be required to deliver care in emergencies.

We are an award-winning organisation who provide care to help support older people to remain in their own homes and are committed to providing a person-centred approach to enable them to lead an independent and fulfilling life.

If you would like to join us or to find out more, contact us today.