Care Coordinator

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Training & career progression

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Radfield Home Care, based in Chippenham, is seeking a Care Coordinator to organise day-to-day care services and support our care professionals. You will coordinate schedules, ensure dependable, person-centred care, and act as a principal contact for carers, clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

The role involves on-call shifts, rota management for 15 carers, and close collaboration with the Branch Care Manager to maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year's practical care experience, including supervisory (essential).
• rota planning or scheduling experience is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of the local area.
• No NVQ in Health and Social Care required.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage rotas for carers to support continuity and minimise travel time.
• Allocate carers to customers based on skills, experience and location.
• Respond to staffing or customer changes quickly and effectively.
• Handle calls, emails and messages promptly and professionally; escalate concerns as needed.
• Record and escalate concerns, complaints and compliments per procedures.
• Work with colleagues and management to deliver high-quality care services.

Skills

Care experience

Supervisory

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

At Radfield Home Care, we're passionate about helping people enjoy later life while supporting them to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes. Our Care Coordinators are a vital part of making this possible by ensuring high-quality care is delivered consistently and efficiently.

Working as a Care Coordinator with Radfield Home Care Chippenham, you can expect:

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary
• Continuous learning through in-house training and recognised qualifications
• Workplace that values, recognises and celebrates the achievements of its team

If you're organised, enjoy solving problems and have a talent for planning effective rotas, this is an excellent opportunity to join a rewarding and growing team.

The Role:

As a Care Coordinator, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day organisation of our care services. Working closely with the Branch Care Manager, you'll coordinate care schedules, support our care professionals, and ensure customers receive dependable, person-centred care.

You'll also be a main point of contact for carers, clients, family members and healthcare professionals, dealing with enquiries, resolving issues and helping maintain excellent standards across the service.

Working Hours:

This is a full-time role based on a 37.5 hour working week and includes participation in a shared on-call rota covering weekday evenings and alternate weekends - 5 staff members have access to the on call mobile

Monday to Friday - 7am / 8am to 4pm

Additional shifts and ad-hoc cover may also be available, providing opportunities to increase your earnings.

As part of the on-call team, you'll provide out-of-hours support, responding to emergencies, staff absences and general enquiries to ensure continuity of care at all times.

What you'll do

• Create and manage rotas for15 carers that support continuity and minimise travel time
• Allocate carers to customers based on skills, experience and geographical location
• Respond efficiently to unexpected changes in staffing or customer requirements
• Handle telephone calls, emails and messages promptly and professionally
• Record and elevate concerns, complaints and compliments in line with company procedures
• Work closely with colleagues and management to deliver a high-quality care service
• Carry out staff supervisions and observations, supporting development and maintaining standards
• Review and update care plans to reflect customers' individual needs and preferences
• Identify opportunities to support branch growth through community engagement and business development
• Deliver outstanding customer service in every interaction
• Participate in the branch's shared on-call rota

About You:

• A minimum of 1 year's practical care experience, including supervisory (essential)
• Previous rota planning or scheduling experience (desirable)
• Excellent knowledge of the local area
• You don't require an NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with a calm and professional approach
• Confident using care management or rostering software (training provided)
• Able to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £30,000 per year based on experience, with additional earnings for out-of-office hours care visits
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
• Support to achieve recognised industry qualifications
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Additional hours may occasionally be required to meet the needs of the business.

If you enjoy organising schedules, planning ahead and understand the importance of providing consistent, high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and completion of mandatory training. Please note that this role does not offer sponsorship. If this opportunity isn't the right fit, we may discuss other suitable vacancies within our organisation.