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Care Coordinator

Age UK Lincolnshire is an independent local charity, a brand partner of Age UK, supporting more than 6,000 people every month, making a real difference to people’s lives. We are looking for Care Coordinator based in our Park Street Office, Lincoln.

Our vision, a world where older people flourish, is delivered through a commitment to our values and our promise to deliver.

About the role

  • Monday to Friday
  • 35-hour contract
  • Option to compress hours over 4 days
  • £26,374 per annum
  • Permanent contract
  • Driving licence is essential

At the heart of our values-led service is the provision of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led person-centred care, enabling our clients to live fulfilling and independent lives with the dignity & respect they deserve at all times. We are therefore looking for someone with demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience of working with older adults; preferably in a homecare setting and who must be committed to delivering an outstanding service in accordance with the fundamental standards of the Care Quality Commission.

The role will be both rewarding and challenging and will include but is not limited to the following: 

  • Assisting in the selection and recruitment of Care Companions across the Lincolnshire area
  • Assisting with induction and training of Care Companions including supervision and assessment of The Care Certificate (Approved Assessor Training will be provided)
  • Undertake ongoing assessment, supervision and field observations of Care Companion
  • Develop person-centred, outcome focused Care and Support Plans in conjunction with clients and their families accessing the service
  • Provide regular care and support reviews and assessments for clients accessing the service
  • Empower clients to make their own choices, and reflect this in their care plans
  • Ensuring safe staffing levels; organise rotas; manage and plan care delivery to provide the highest quality of care to clients
  • Respond proactively to day to day challenges and changes in care delivery requirements

For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description. 

Essential:

  • Recent prior experience of working in a health and/or social care setting and familiar with CQC fundamental standards and key lines of enquiry
  • Committed to the provision of outstanding care services for our clients.
  • Will hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a car.
  • This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Scheme.

If you would like to further your career in adult social care within an organisation dedicated to and passionate about ensuring the voice of older people is heard and valued; we would like to hear from you!

What we provide

  • Free Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
  • Comprehensive training
  • Access to an Employee Assistant Programme provided by BUPA
  • In house Mental Health First Aider support
  • Blue Light Card
  • Charity Worker discounts, including a dedicated Age UK portal (AON)
  • Discounted tickets for events provided by Tickets for Good

How to apply

Please click here to complete our application form. We strongly encourage applicants to use the job description to complete their application, and to demonstrate their skills and suitability for the role.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025, 09:00

Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with the Human Resources Department by calling 01522 696 000 or email hr@ageuklincolnshire.org.uk

We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Age UK Lincolnshire has an ongoing commitment to safeguarding, to demonstrate this we ensure that we follow safer recruitment practices. Our application form and interview process will always contain safeguarding-related questions. To ensure that our pre-employment checks are thorough, we will obtain and verify references from previous employers and conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all new employees. Everyone at Age UK Lincolnshire will receive a comprehensive induction which will cover an insight into safeguarding principles, policies and procedures. In addition, all employees complete mandatory Safeguarding Training.