Day Care Coordinator/Manager

Location: Kettering
Hours: 9-3 Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (part-time)
Salary: -22,323.60 per annum pro rata (-27,532.44 FTE)
Contract: 6-month contract with the opportunity for a permanent position upon completion.

Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients who provide high-quality day care services for older people. They are seeking a compassionate and motivated Day Care Coordinator to lead their well-established day centre in Kettering

This is a part-time role, working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. You''ll be leading and supporting a small team of two dedicated Care Assistants.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the care team through regular supervisions and annual performance appraisals.
• Ensuring the centre is safely and effectively always staffed, arranging cover for absences and actively participating in staff recruitment.
• Taking overall responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of clients, staff, and volunteers within the day centre.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of each client''s care needs and ensuring Care Plans are accurate and regularly reviewed.
• Planning and delivering a programme of engaging, stimulating daily activities and events tailored to the interests and abilities of clients.
• Coordinating with the Transport Coordinator to ensure transport arrangements are safe, efficient, and meet client needs.
• Supporting clients with queries related to their placement invoices, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Conducting thorough annual reviews for all clients, with timely updates to their files and records.
• Performing interim reviews when there are significant changes in a client''s circumstances or care requirements.
• Managing safeguarding concerns confidently and independently, including making formal referrals when necessary.

Essential Requirements:

• Management skills
• Experience with working with the Elderly or in Care

• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• A caring and professional approach to working with older people
• Strong communication and admin skills
• Confidence in safeguarding procedures and client care reviews
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
• Clear DBS

If you are interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV or alternatively you can contact Magnus on (phone number removed).