Care Coordinator

Helping Hands Home Care; Sefton; 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

Support with qualifications

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Helping Hands Home Care is looking for a Care Coordinator to support the Branch Care Manager in Southport. You will ensure well‑planned visits, support for carers, customers and the community, and a high standard of care across the local area.

You'll recruit, onboard and supervise carers, update care plans, and help grow branch activity while delivering outstanding customer service and compassionate, people‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Qualified in adult care with regulatory understanding.
• Experience supervising carers or teams is preferred.
• Good driving licence and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Support Branch Care Manager to deliver care across the local area.
• Allocate carers to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
• Conduct supervisions and observations for carers' development.
• Assist recruitment and onboarding of new carers.
• Review and update care plans to reflect customer needs.

Skills

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Care sector experience

Regulatory standards knowledge (CQC/CI

Full UK driving licence

Strong communication and decision‑mak​

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

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.

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.

Department: West 8

Location: Southport

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

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.