Assessment Co-Ordinator / Administrator

Xtracare Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic individual with knowledge and experience of the care sector to join our team. You will be joining an independent family owned and operated company based in Aylesford. We are a Home Care Agency in Kent who hold a contract with Kent County Council. We provide services for people of all ages and with varying needs of Care and Support.

Full time position – Salary £18,000 P/A

Hours of work – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Additional hours when on call or providing care cover

Additional payments for On Call duties and any care work undertaken.

Pension contributions, 32 days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Principal Responsibilities

- To assess new client care needs and produce the relevant documentation
- To carry out regular reviews of clients ensuring client documentation is up-to-date
- To liaise with Care Managers, service users and/or their families and other relevant professional bodies to ensure that the best interests of Xtracare Service Users are maintained at all times.
- To provide cover in the community if alternative arrangements/cover cannot be provided.
- To cover the on-call service on a regular pattern in conjunction with other on call staff
- General office/admin duties as required

Role Requirements

Experience in care essential.

Must be computer literate, ideally with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Word.

Must be able to drive with the use of a car.

Must be able to work weekends when on-call

The ideal candidate will need to be methodical with good organisational and communication skills. A team member working closely with all members of staff. You must be able to keep calm and work under pressure and to certain deadlines.

There are no application forms for this position. Please send your C.V. to:

Xtracare Ltd
Vanguard House
Quarry Wood Industrial Estate
Mills Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7NA

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