Home Care Co-Ordinator

Independent Living Services (ILS), Adult social Care, and Cardiff and Vale UHB work in partnership with vulnerable adults with the aims to keep older people socially connected, independent and able to remain safe and secure in their own homes for as long as possible. Health and social care professionals work collaboratively with people, using a person-centred care approach which supports people to make informed decisions about “what matters” to them.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and developing service, to work with a wide range of professionals and to make a real difference to people and families. The post will be located in University Hospital Wales, and potentially other sites within the city.

The role will support the Integrated Discharge Hub, in order to ensure effective deployment of domiciliary care workers and to support the safe and timely discharge of patients from hospital to home. Working with individuals, their carers, therapists and community support to enable people to achieve their optimal level of independence. You will use outcome focused support planning to promote the independence, health and wellbeing of citizens, while at the same time giving them more choice and control over the support they receive.

This post is part of a Regional Integration Fund initiative.

You will need to be a motivated individual with a passion for promoting independence through a strength-based approach as well as an excellent communicator with the ability to listen, act and inform. You will be able to thrive in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. As well as being confident working on your own.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

This post is temporary until 31st March 2027.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.

This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Maggie Friend, Home Care Coordinator Team Manager on telephone number .

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• Application Guidance
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Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Social Services - Adults

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary