Kettering
Social Care
Permanent | Part Time
ASAP
24/07/2025
14/08/2025
Day Care Coordinator/Manager
Location: Kettering
Hours: 9-3 Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (part-time)
Salary: £22,323.60 per annum pro rata (£27,532.44 FTE)
Contract: 6-month contract with the opportunity for a permanent position upon completion.
Impact Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients who provide high-quality day care services for older people. They are seeking a compassionate and motivated Day Care Coordinator to lead their well-established day centre in Kettering
This is a part-time role, working Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. You'll be leading and supporting a small team of two dedicated Care Assistants.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Leading and supporting the care team through regular supervisions and annual performance appraisals.
* Ensuring the centre is safely and effectively always staffed, arranging cover for absences and actively participating in staff recruitment.
* Taking overall responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of clients, staff, and volunteers within the day centre.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of each client's care needs and ensuring Care Plans are accurate and regularly reviewed.
* Planning and delivering a programme of engaging, stimulating daily activities and events tailored to the interests and abilities of clients.
* Coordinating with the Transport Coordinator to ensure transport arrangements are safe, efficient, and meet client needs.
* Supporting clients with queries related to their placement invoices, ensuring clarity and understanding.
* Conducting thorough annual reviews for all clients, with timely updates to their files and records.
* Performing interim reviews when there are significant changes in a client's circumstances or care requirements.
* Managing safeguarding concerns confidently and independently, including making formal referrals when necessary.
Essential Requirements:
* Management skills
* Experience with working with the Elderly or in Care
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills
* A caring and professional approach to working with older people
* Strong communication and admin skills
* Confidence in safeguarding procedures and client care reviews
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
* Clear DBS