Community Care Coordinator - Luton

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring service users receive safe, person-centred care while supporting and coordinating our team of care professionals.

Whether you're an experienced Care Coordinator looking for your next challenge or a Senior Carer, Care Supervisor or Field Care Supervisor ready to step up, we want to hear from you.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating care services and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of operations, including:

Managing staff rotas and care schedules
Matching care workers to service users based on skills and availability
Responding to rota changes and arranging emergency cover
Liaising with service users, families and healthcare professionals
Supporting care planning and risk assessments
Conducting spot checks, quality assurance visits and competency assessments
Monitoring staffing levels, attendance and performance
Maintaining accurate records and care management systems
Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and induction of new staff
Processing timesheets and payroll information
Participating in the on-call rota (shared as appropriate)
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirementsWhat We're Looking For

Essential

Experience in a Care Coordinator, Senior Care Worker, Care Supervisor or similar role
Understanding of domiciliary/community care services
Excellent organisation and scheduling skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
Good IT and administrative skills
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicleDesirable

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
Experience using electronic care planning systems
Previous experience in a regulated care environmentWhat We Offer

Salary of £28,500 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Flexible working with full-time or job-share options available
Supportive and friendly management team
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
Ongoing professional development and training
Potential opportunity for a permanent role following the maternity cover period

Apply Today

We're committed to recruiting the best person for the role and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time/job-share arrangements.

If you're passionate about delivering excellent care and enjoy coordinating people, services and solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Job Share, Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £28,500 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Bedford & Luton
Driving Licence and Vehicle Required

Flexible working applications are encouraged

Full-Time or Part-Time Job Share Considered

We understand that great people don't always work standard full-time hours. That's why we're open to appointing either:

One Full-Time Care Coordinator, or
Two Part-Time Care Coordinators on a Job Share BasisIf you're looking for flexibility around childcare, study commitments, semi-retirement, or simply a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people