Support & Care Coordinator for Housing with Support
ALONE supports older people to age at home. We provide direct support to people aged 60 and over, through support coordination, support and befriending, housing with support, and the application of assistive technology.
We are now recruiting a Support & Care Coordinator for Housing with Support. This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity to empower older people to live independently and age in place.
The Support & Care Coordinator empowers Older People to live independently and age in place, by delivering Housing with Support, personalised support and wellbeing plans, and innovative assistive technology.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support coordination, devising personalised support plans to address challenges and find solutions to enhance the older person's quality of life.
* Build and sustain strong partnerships with healthcare, housing, social care, and community-based service providers.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and address the needs of Older People.
* Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), striving to achieve SMART targets that maximize the reach and impact of support services for older people.
* Proactively advocate for older people and identify and address potential issues through collaborative problem-solving.
* Encourage multidisciplinary teamwork to identify and address potential challenges early.
* Liaise with the older person's healthcare provider, consultants, GPs, and primary care teams to report concerns.
* Record keeping and report writing on ALONE's CRM database.
* Implement and manage the distribution, installation, and responsiveness to technology that enhance older people's well-being and safety within their homes.
* Ensure the safety and well-being of Older People by adhering to fire safety protocols and Health and Safety guidelines.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Patient Handling; Manual Handling; Basic First Aid desirable but not essential.
* Minimum 1-2 year experience providing person-centered care and/or support.
* Diploma, Certificate, or Degree in relevant areas of community, social care, or related fields, is desirable but not essential.
* Demonstrate a keen interest in working with Older People and be committed to ALONE's vision and mission.
* Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, discretion, and respect.
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
Benefits:
* Salary €37,000
* Annual Salary Reviews
* Pension Scheme - after 12 months service
* Time Off in Lieu
* Death in Service - after 6 months' probation successfully completed.
This role will close to applications on Monday January 6th 2025.