Homecare & Daycare Coordinator

Location: Ennis, Co. Clare

Hours: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week

Pay Rate / Salary: Salary DOE

Contract Type: Permanent

Recruitment managed by Staffline on behalf of client

About the role:

The Home Care & Daycare at Home Coordinator is responsible for providing best-practice dementia-specific care to clients in the community and their homes. The role coordinates person-centred care and resources, supervises Care Workers, and supports the delivery of services for people living with dementia and their family carers. The Home Care & Daycare at Home Coordinator will suit someone with experience in caring for people with dementia and managing people or services.

Why Apply:

• 24 days annual leave per year
• Group pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Training and professional development
• Flexible working hours

Key Duties:

• Supervise, coordinate and support Care Workers, including recruitment, induction, training, and performance reviews.
• Manage staff rosters, records, pay sheets, travelling expenses and administration.
• Assess and manage the needs of potential and existing clients and develop appropriate care plans.
• Review clients regularly and consult with family carers, health and social care professionals and other service providers.
• Identify gaps in care provision, manage waiting lists and address health and safety concerns through risk assessments.
• Provide support and education to family carers, including phone support and information on issues arising in client care.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics and reports and ensure compliance with relevant policies and service requirements.
• Network with service providers and referral sources and promote local services.

Essential Criteria:

• 2-3 years' experience in the health/social care or voluntary sector.
• Previous experience in a caring environment, preferably caring for people with dementia, older people, or people with learning disabilities.
• Experience or understanding of managing people or a service.
• Experience collaborating with people with complex needs in different situations.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, the Irish health system, and structures, with strong MS Office skills.
• Full clean driving licence

About the Employer
A national non-profit organisation working across Ireland in local communities, providing dementia-specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of people living with dementia and their carers

Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland full time (Stamp 4/EU)

To find out more, contact Cathal on 091 423293 and email at [email protected].

This role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.