Care Office Administrator & Scheduling Coordinator

Rainbow Care Solutions; Cannock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbow Care Solutions in Staffordshire is seeking an Office Administrator to join our Cannock team. You will be the first point of contact for referrals, enquiries, and HR admin, ensuring processes run smoothly and in line with care standards.

You will support care coordination, scheduling, compliance, and documentation, while liaising with care staff and management to maintain efficient office operations. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process care referrals from local authorities, NHS partners, and private clients, ensuring all information is captured accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage incoming calls and emails, directing enquiries to the appropriate team member and providing a professional, compassionate first response
• Assist the care coordination team with scheduling and rostering, updating systems (including People Planner) as required to reflect changes to care packages
• Support the management of staff availability, shift changes, and last-minute cover requests
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date care records in line with CQC standards and internal policies
• Ensure all client files, consent forms, care plans, and associated documentation are properly filed and accessible in both digital and paper formats
• Support the completion and filing of compliance documentation, including audit records, risk assessments, and safeguarding paperwork
• Assist in preparing for CQC inspections and internal quality audits by ensuring documentation is current and correctly stored
• Help monitor and flag any outstanding compliance actions to the relevant manager
• Assist with the onboarding of new staff, including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, reference requests, and induction documentation
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with GDPR and internal data protection policies
• Support absence tracking, holiday records, and other HR administrative tasks as directed
• Act as a central point of communication between care staff, coordinators, and management
• Distribute communications, policies, updates, and training information to the wider team
• Provide administrative support to the registered manager and senior leadership team as required
• Manage office supplies, correspondence, and incoming/outgoing post
• Maintain and update internal databases, spreadsheets, and records
• Handle general administrative tasks to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the office

Job description

Rainbow Care Solutions in Staffordshire is seeking an Office Administrator to join our Cannock team. You will be the first point of contact for referrals, enquiries, and HR admin, ensuring processes run smoothly and in line with care standards.

You will support care coordination, scheduling, compliance, and documentation, while liaising with care staff and management to maintain efficient office operations. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.