Care Coordinator - Swindon

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Job summary

A local healthcare company in Swindon is seeking a proactive Care Coordinator to manage scheduling for care workers and ensure quality service delivery. The position requires strong organisational skills and a caring, professional approach, with a salary of £26,000 plus OTE. Benefits include training, discounts, and annual leave. Ideal candidates should have health/social care experience, and capability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

Free onsite parking

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in health and social care, preferably in a community-based setting.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• A professional, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently schedule and allocate care workers to client visits.
• Maintain effective communication with care workers.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for service delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Empathy

Education

Health and social care qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3)

Job description

Join our dedicated team supporting nearly 600 people across Swindon and the surrounding areas, playing a key role in delivering essential social care services. We are seeking a proactive and organised Care Coordinator to join our fast-paced office team. We have one permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to grow your career in health and social care while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Location: Swindon
Salary: £26000 with an OTE of £29,500 (inclusive of on-call duties)
Hours: 40 hours per week + shared out-of-hours on-call service
(Office hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. Some flexibility may be required to meet business needs.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently schedule and allocate care workers to client visits, ensuring continuity of care and appropriate skill matching.
• Maintain effective communication with care workers, providing support, guidance, and timely resolution of queries.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Accurately complete and maintain all necessary documentation and systems.
• Handle confidential matters with professionalism and integrity.
• Provide compassionate, empathetic, and person-centred support to clients.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months experience in health and social care, preferably in a community-based setting.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• A professional, caring, and respectful approach.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable:

• Health and social care qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or above).
• Experience in rostering and scheduling.
• Previous experience in an on-call capacity.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Motor maintenance discount with a local garage.
• 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays).
• Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured.
• Free onsite parking.
• Workplace pension with Nest.
• Refer-a-friend scheme.

If this role isn't the right fit for you, we may be able to direct you to another suitable position within our organisation. Please note, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Employment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and the completion of mandatory training.