Social Care Coordinator

• Work under the direction and guidance of a Social Worker on a designated caseload, taking responsibility for delegated low-risk, non-complex casework focused on prevention, confidence building, and monitoring
• Carry out a range of person-centred activities and interventions to maximise service users' potential, promote community integration, reduce isolation, and build resilience
• Monitor the effectiveness of domiciliary care packages and other home services through home visits, discussions with service users/family carers, and liaison with voluntary providers
• Build a strong knowledge base of local community and voluntary networks to encourage and assist service users in utilising these resources
• Liaise effectively with key staff from commissioned services, GPs, district nurses, and hospital staff regarding service user needs
• promptly report any changes in need or risk
• Support responsible risk-taking, contribute to risk management discussions, remain alert to indicators of changing need, and contribute to adult protection plans and strategy meetings
• Carry out necessary administrative tasks, support the team duty system, and maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date electronic and paper records in compliance with Trust operating standards

• NISCC Registration Essential
• Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting / compliance checks including an Enhanced Access NI check due to the nature of this work, this may include a Barred List check for both Children & Vulnerable Adults (depending on the role)
• 6-12 months previous Social Care experience essential
• Previous experience with older people would be highly advantageous
• Social Work Degree, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a Health & Social Care discipline essential
• NVQ Level 2 with sufficient work based experience also considered
• Willingness to undergo an Occupational Health check including submission of immunisation records as required
• Valid UK Driving licence essential
• Effective communicator
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to build rapport with parents, young people & social care professionals

Previous experience with older people

• Band 4 pay scale £14.06 per hour
• Full Time Hours x 37.5 per week (Part time hours also considered pending experience)
• Premium evening & weekend rates if required
• Competitive mileage allowance
• Enhanced Holiday package
• Employee Assistance programme
• Enhanced Training & eLearning
• 6 month contract assignments with significant scope for extension