Care Coordinator Bedford · Bedford

Good Oaks Home Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading domiciliary care provider in Bedford is seeking an experienced Care Coordinator to join their team. The role involves managing staff rotas, liaising with clients and healthcare professionals, and supporting compliance with care standards. This position offers a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary with pay reviews

Paid mileage and expenses

Paid induction and ongoing training

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive management team

Paid DBS check (if required)

Blue Light Card for discounts

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience as a care coordinator in the care industry.
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written.
• Reliable and proactive with a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage weekly staff rotas based on client needs.
• Liaise daily with clients and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct community assessments and assist with care certificates.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

NVQ level 3 (or willing to undertake)

Tools

Care management software

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

At GoodOaks Homecare, we take pride in the personal yet professional care we provide. We are an award-winning, values-led domiciliary care provider that recognises and rewards the incredible people who work with us. We're now looking for an experienced, passionate and proactive Care Coordinator to join our growing team in Bedford and help us deliver exceptional care in our local community.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within our expanding business, which is committed to providing superior home care throughout Bedford.

About the Role

You will be a central figure in the team, ensuring our clients receive timely, consistent, and compassionate care. Your main responsibilities include:

• Create and manage weekly staff rotas based on client needs and care worker availability
• Liaise daily with clients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals
• Conduct regular care visits and respond to urgent cover needs
• Complete community assessments and assist with care certificates as required
• Troubleshoot scheduling or staffing issues in real-time
• Manage staff absences, re-allocate care visits, and ensure continuity of care
• Participate in the on-call rota to provide support outside office hours
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, induction, and training of new care professionals
• Support compliance with CQC standards, including maintaining accurate records
• Help the branch grow by onboarding new clients and building partnerships

This role is initially around 90% service-based, with an expectation to cover care calls as needed.

Who You Are

• Highly organised & proactive, with experience as a care coordinator
• Care Industry experience, ideally delivering care and working in teams
• Strong communicator with a genuine enjoyment of being collaborative
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally, written, in person and on the phone
• Reliable and able to share opportunities to make the service and team even better
• Experienced in using care management software systems
• Growth-focused and ideally already holding NVQ level 3 or willing to undertake
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults
• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle with class 1 business use insurance

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding dedication and providing our team with the tools to thrive.

• Competitive salary (£26,000 -£27,000 DOE) and regular pay reviews
• Paid mileage and expenses
• Paid induction and ongoing training & development
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive, approachable management team
• Paid DBS check (if required)
• Blue Light Card – access to nationwide discounts
• Paid volunteer days

Ready to make a real difference?

If you're looking for a meaningful career where your leadership makes lives better -apply now to join a company that genuinely values and supports its team.