Care Coordinator

Helping Hands Homecare; Sale; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Support with qualifications

Job summary

Helping Hands is seeking a Care Coordinator in Sale to join our 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting carers, customers and the wider community to ensure visits are well-planned and consistently excellent.

You’ll work closely with the Branch Care Manager, help recruit and onboard new carers, and review care plans to reflect each customer’s needs and wellbeing. This role is based in Sale and offers a clear pathway to career growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding new carers to strengthen branch capacity.
• Review and update care plans to reflect customer needs and wellbeing.
• Look for opportunities to grow the branch and engage with the community.
• Champion brilliant customer service and ensure kindly interactions.
• Support on-call duties in line with the branch rota.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Care Coordinator

Application Deadline: 21 January 2027

Department: West 7

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sale

Reporting To: Harry Gallimore-King

Compensation: £29,400 - £31,500 / year

Description

This is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract

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.
• Support on-call duties in line with the branch rota.

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.