Care Coordinator

Autumn Search Limited; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Home Care provider is seeking a passionate Care Coordinator in Wokingham, Berkshire. This role involves care coordination, scheduling, and compliance with CQC regulations to ensure the well-being of vulnerable clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in home care coordination and strong relationship-building skills. The position offers career progression opportunities and a supportive working environment with a Monday to Friday schedule, office hours from 09:30 to 17:30, plus on-call duties two days a week.

Benefits

Free parking

Company pension

Potential for career progression with training

Qualifications

• Experience in care coordination, rostering, and scheduling.
• Strong relationship building skills with an empathetic approach.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding measures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and manage rotas for vulnerable clients at home.
• Prioritize well-being of care staff and service users during scheduling.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Liaise with social care parties and deliver personal care when needed.

Skills

Care Coordination

Relationship building

CQC regulations knowledge

Empathetic nature

Tools

People Planner

Job description

CARE COORDINATOR (HOME CARE)

Starting Salary: £26K P.A.
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Benefits: FREE PARKING, COMPANY PENSION
Career Progression: POTENTIAL FOR CAREER PROGRESSION – TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (LEVEL 5)

My client, a reputable Home Care provider situated in Wokingham, Berkshire, is now seeking to recruit a talented individual who is passionate about delivering a Home Care service of excellence to their local clients. As Care Coordinator you will make a significant difference to the well being of predominantly elderly people wishing to remain independent in their own home. My client is presently experiencing a period of exciting growth within the local community. Due to this steady growth further career opportunities may be available for those who wish to progress their career to Deputy Care Manager or indeed Registered Care Manager. However my client is keen to be introduced to all candidates who have a genuine interest in Home Care even if wishing to remain in a Care Coordinator role.

If you are either an experienced Home Care / Domiciliary Care Coordinator / Scheduler / Senior Carer, Field Care Supervisor or Care Team Leader this is a great opportunity to progress your career and be part of my client’s successful journey!

Reporting to

Registered Care Manager

Duties will include

• Care Coordination / Rostering / Scheduling – create and manage Care Service rotas for Vulnerable Clients (Service Users) who receive Care in their own homes, allocate suitable Care Staff to Service User Needs
• Prioritize the well‑being of both Care Staff and Service Users when scheduling
• Care Plans
• Risk Assessments
• Deliver a Safe & Compliant Home Care Service within CQC Guidelines, provide the utmost Customer Service to Service Users and their Families at all times
• Care Worker Spot Checks
• Administration
• Auditing & Compliance
• Safeguarding of both Care Workers & Clients (Service Users)
• Liaise with Key Social Care Parties – Social Workers, GP Practices, NHS Discharge Teams, CQC
• Deliver Personal Care to Clients (Service Users) in the community when needed in order to comply with CQC regulations
• Be part of a rota’d Team On Call Service (2 Days per week, 1 weekend per month)
• Complete further training and personal development qualifications with support of Registered Care Manager (potential to study NVQ5 if desired)
• Work closely with the Registered Care Manager to keep up to date with new CQC / Legal / Safeguarding regulations

Working Hours

Office Based: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 17:30 (on call 2 days per week, 1 weekend per month)

Desired Experience

• Care Coordination / Rostering / Scheduling experience
• Strong relationship building skills and empathetic nature
• Proficiency in following CQC regulations, Safeguarding Measures
• Working knowledge of People Planner – beneficial though not essential

Contact: Michelle – 0333 880 9147 – [e-mail]