Assistant Coordinator

Location
Dartford, Kent
Salary
£8.00 per hour
Posted
12 Oct 2016
Closes
09 Nov 2016
Ref
1325054
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Our client is an expanding community care organisation, seeking individuals who wish to progress within their career.
They are looking for an assistant coordinator who is keen to work in a fast-paced but friendly environment within the health and social care industry. You will be required to work 25 hours a week between the hours of 9:00 - 14:00.

As assistant Coordinator, you will be based at our office in Dartford town centre. Your role is to assist the coordinator with putting together weekly schedules for the care staff, communicating with staff as well as clients, hospitals, doctors, district nurses and social services on a daily basis. You will also be required to look for at the areas we have capacity in and then search for new care packages.

Working out in the community will also be part of your job role, you will be required to attend and three-day training course prior to starting with our client. During this induction, you will learn everything there is to know about our client's business, what they do and what if required of you when working out in the community.

Key responsibilities & duties

* To support/assist coordinator.
* Ensure that client care calls are covered by home carers.
* Allocate work to staff.
* Answer incoming calls from carers and clients.
* To implementation new care packages.
* To deal with client requests and any complaints that may arise.
* Undertake care duties if required.
* To participate in the company's goals and targets.
* To remain professional and be aware of Health & Safety responsibilities.
* To support coordinator with meetings as required.

Requirements:

* Experience in community care
* Have a good understanding of the use of basic computer programme
* Positive attitude
* Excellent communication skills
* Clean driving licence

To be considered for this role, please apply today.