An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Care Co:ordinator to work in an exceptional care home based in the Diss, Ipswich area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This special care home provides care and support to residential, respite and residential dementia individuals **To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care** As the Care Co:ordinator your key duties include: * Work as part of a team to maintain the personal care of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence * Ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard * Assist in the care of the residents physical environment and in the general day:day activities of the home * You will assume responsibility for the running of the home and for the wellbeing of staff and residents in the absence of the homes Manager * Responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals and recording to the residents computerised care plans * Assist with the induction, training and supervision of support staff * Assist residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Experience of supervising a care team * Ability to show empathy/understanding and experience of the needs of the residents * Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively * Able to show a can:do attitude always The successful Care Co:ordinator will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.50 per hour and the annual salary of GBP27,144 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects * Excellent working environment * Uniform provided * Assistance with Enhanced DBS * Access to our current Employee Engagement Portal Reference ID: 6455 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV