Temp Care Coordinator – Domiciliary (Wakefield)

Optimo Care Group; Midgley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training academy via Optimo Learning

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Choices Homecare, part of Optimo Care Group, is seeking a Temporary Care Coordinator for our Wakefield branch to cover Wakefield and Kirklees. This full-time temporary role (37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm) offers £27,000 per annum and coverage starting 2 January 2027.

Based in Wakefield, you will coordinate care packages, staff rotas, and liaise with authorities to ensure high-quality, compliant care. We value organised, proactive individuals with domiciliary care experience, driving licence, and

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care coordination.
• Experience managing staff rotas and care delivery.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance requirements.
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care packages to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Produce and maintain accurate staff rotas using electronic rostering systems.
• Allocate care workers based on service user needs, preferences, and compatibility.
• Ensure all care visits are covered, including providing emergency cover where required.
• Complete care assessments, risk assessments, and care plan reviews.
• Carry out spot checks, staff supervisions, and annual appraisals.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, healthcare professionals, service users, and families.
• Monitor Electronic Call Monitoring systems and respond to operational issues promptly.
• Support the onboarding, induction, and development of new care staff.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.
• On Call responsibilities

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Care management systems

IT literacy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Care management software

Electronic Call Monitoring systems

Job description

Choices Homecare, part of Optimo Care Group, is seeking a Temporary Care Coordinator for our Wakefield branch to cover Wakefield and Kirklees. This full-time temporary role (37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm) offers £27,000 per annum and coverage starting 2 January 2027.

Based in Wakefield, you will coordinate care packages, staff rotas, and liaise with authorities to ensure high-quality, compliant care. We value organised, proactive individuals with domiciliary care experience, driving licence, and