On-Call Coordinator

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Gateshead; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Gateshead is seeking an On-Call Coordinator. This role involves managing incoming calls and coordinating care shifts during evenings and weekends. You should have strong organisational abilities and previous experience in a scheduling or on-call role. The position is remote and requires flexibility. Competitive rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a coordinating, scheduling, or on-call role (healthcare background desirable).
• Flexible approach to working hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls from staff and clients during out-of-hours periods.
• Allocating and coordinating shifts to ensure service continuity.
• Maintaining accurate details of all calls and shift changes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

On-Call Coordinator - North East. Competitive Rate. Evenings and weekend work required. Working from home. This is an on-call role only - no physical call-outs required.

As an On-Call Coordinator with Pin Point Health and Social Care, you'll be the first point of contact outside of normal working hours for our care staff and clients across the North East. Your primary responsibility will be managing incoming calls and ensuring care shifts are allocated and covered in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming calls from staff and clients during out-of-hours periods
• Allocating and coordinating shifts to ensure service continuity
• Recording and maintaining accurate details of all calls and shift changes
• Escalating any urgent issues to the relevant manager when necessary
• Providing clear communication to staff and clients in line with company standards
• Ensuring all actions taken are logged and reported to the office team

Requirements

• Previous experience in a coordinating, scheduling, or on-call role (healthcare background desirable)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure
• Flexible approach to working hours (including evenings and weekends)
• Access to a phone and ability to work remotely

Additional Information

• This role is on a rolling rota basis and will include some weekend cover
• Start date: Immediate

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