Care Coordinator

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programme

Support with qualifications

Refer-a-friend bonus

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Coordinator in Gateshead to keep extraordinary care running smoothly. You’ll work with the Branch Care Manager to support carers, customers and the community, ensuring visits are well-planned and customer care is reliable.

You will allocate carers, complete timely supervisions, assist with recruiting, and review care plans to reflect each customer’s needs and wellbeing. This role offers career growth and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector, ideally in a supervisory role.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or working towards it).
• Knowledge of CQC/CIW regulatory standards and best practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Strong communication, decision-making and a people-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Care Manager to deliver exceptional care across local area.
• Allocate carers to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Complete supervisions and observations on time to grow carers’ practice.
• Recruit and onboard new carers to strengthen the branch’s capacity.
• Review and update care plans to reflect each customer’s needs.
• Support branch growth and local engagement.
• Champion brilliant customer service in every interaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Decision-making

People-first approach

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Department: East 7

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gateshead

Compensation: £27,825 - £29,500 / year

Description

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We’re a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.

As a Care Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of keeping extraordinary care running smoothly. Working closely with your Branch Care Manager, you’ll support carers, customers and the wider community, making sure every visit is well-planned, every team member feels supported, and every customer receives care they can truly rely on.

What you’ll do

• Support your Branch Care Manager to deliver exceptional care across your local area.
• Allocate carers effectively so customers receive consistent, high-quality support.
• Complete supervisions and observations on time, helping carers grow and maintain great practice.
• Help recruit and onboard new carers, strengthening the branch’s capacity and community impact.
• Review and update care plans so they reflect each customer’s needs, preferences and wellbeing.
• Look for opportunities to grow the branch, supporting local engagement and commercial activity.
• Champion brilliant customer service, ensuring every interaction feels considered and kind.

What you’ll bring

• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience in the care sector, ideally in a supervisory role.
• A good understanding of CQC/CIW regulatory standards and best practice.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Strong communication skills, confidence in decision-making and a supportive, people-first approach.

Why Helping Hands?

• Clear pathways for learning and career progression.
• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 26 after two years).
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Support with nationally recognised qualifications.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where your voice matters and your work has real impact.