Care Coordinator - Domiciliary

Health Recruit Network; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Care Coordinator for domiciliary care in Southampton. The role focuses on managing staff rotas, coordinating visits, and liaising with service users, families, and professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Essential experience in domiciliary care and rota management, a full UK driving licence, and strong organisational and IT skills are required. The position is full-time, permanent, based in Southampton.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within domiciliary care — essential
• Experience coordinating care staff or managing rotas — essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle — essential
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (desirable)
• Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and safeguarding (desirable)
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Create and manage staff rotas using electronic rostering systems
• Allocate care visits efficiently to meet service user needs
• liaise with service users, families, care staff, and healthcare professionals
• Respond to changes in care needs and manage emergency cover
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new care workers
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and staff availability
• Maintain accurate care records and compliance documentation
• Support quality assurance, spot checks, and care reviews
• Assist the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day operations
• Participate in on‑call rota where applicable

Job description

Location Southampton, England Sector Social Care Salary £30,225.00 per annum

Care Coordinator – Domiciliary Care

• Location: Southampton
• Rate: £30,225
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
• Sponsorship: Not available

We are recruiting a Care Coordinator to join a growing domiciliary care service in Southampton. This is a hands‑on coordination role suited to an organised, proactive care professional who enjoys managing staff, coordinating care delivery, and ensuring excellent outcomes for service users.

The Role

• Create and manage staff rotas using electronic rostering systems
• Allocate care visits efficiently to meet service user needs
• Liaise with service users, families, care staff, and healthcare professionals
• Respond to changes in care needs and manage emergency cover
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new care workers
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and staff availability
• Maintain accurate care records and compliance documentation
• Support quality assurance, spot checks, and care reviews
• Assist the Registered Manager with day‑to‑day operations
• Participate in on‑call rota where applicable

Requirements

• Previous experience within domiciliary care — essential
• Experience coordinating care staff or managing rotas — essential
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle — essential
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (desirable)
• Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards and safeguarding (desirable)
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Commutable Areas

Southampton, Eastleigh, Hedge End, Totton, Chandler's Ford, Romsey, Fareham and surrounding areas.