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We are looking to recruit a dedicated Care Coordinator to work closely within the Care team to ensure Service User care packages are appropriately staffed and managed. This position is for 30 hours per week plus an additional approximate 12 hours On Call, fixed term contract : 12 months.Daily working hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday &Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.Salary will be subject to reviewPurposeThe role of Care Coordinator will be to schedule and co-ordinate our carers' weekly rotas using an electronic rostering system. You will be in the hub of all activity, ensuring effective communication between Management, Health and social care professionals, the Carers and the service users.Responsibilities Working within a very friendly team, you'll be based in the office and be responsible for scheduling the weekly care workers rotas and to assist in the day-to-day coordination of the care hours including arranging for emergency cover.Liaise with Health and Social Care professionals on matters relating to the Care package and service delivery.Work in a calm and organised manner in a fast-paced environment.Ensure holiday, sickness and emergency care calls are assigned appropriately and efficiently.Arrange and conduct Risk Assessments and Home Care Assessments of service users to identify their care needs.To carry out regular monitoring of service provision to ensure that quality standards are being met.Visit Service Users and make reviews of the written Care Plans, examine the written records of medication administration, finance and daily log notes kept by staff.Carry out and attend regular team meetings with Care Staff.Verify that RQIA minimum standards and DHSSPS regulations are adhered to at all times.You will be expected to cover calls in emergency situations to ensure continued care.You will have the on-call phone on a planned schedule.To assist with induction, training and supervision of staff.To maintain accurate records and provide written reports on complaints, accidents and incidents.Skills and Qualifications A full valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.Experience working on database systems and knowledge of Microsoft Office.NVQ level 2 in Care or equivalent.At least 1 year experience working in the care sector.Experience as a supervisor or senior care worker or other role within a care providing organisation.Proven ability to prioritise and work towards passion and understanding of the challenges of the care sector.Have a calm and polite telephone manner.Excellent organisational and problem solving skills.Ability to work under pressure.Further Information Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Access NI check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prohibit you from working with Strabane & District Caring Services. This will depend on the information provided and obtained from disclosure certificate, as well as the position applied for. Access NI Code of Practice is available from Strabane & District Caring Services is a community-based, non-profit organisation providing domiciliary health care and other services to the community. The company has a strong community ethos and is committed to providing the best value and highest professional standards in all that we do.Application Information Vacancy ID 1766779 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Co Tyrone Location Strabane Salary £14.68 per hour PLUS On Call paid at £12.71 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 30 Published date 27/03/2026 Closing date 24/04/2026 Worktime See Further InformationArea: Derry or LondonderryClosing date: 30 Apr 2026#J-18808-Ljbffr