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