Care Coordinator (30 Hours per Week)
Location: Lincoln
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £21,466 per annum
Company: LJM Homecare
Join a Team Where Life Just Matters
At LJM Homecare, we believe outstanding care starts with outstanding people. We're looking for a highly organised and compassionate Care Coordinator to join our Lincoln team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real difference by ensuring our clients receive safe, reliable and person-centred care every day.
Working Monday to Friday, you'll play a key role in coordinating care visits, supporting our care teams, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our care service.
About the Role
As a Care Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and managing care schedules, ensuring every client receives the care they need while making the best use of our care team's skills and availability.
No two days are the same. You'll balance forward planning with responding quickly to unexpected changes such as staff absence, new care packages and emergency cover requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and maintain daily and weekly care rotas.
- Allocate care visits efficiently whilst promoting continuity of care.
- Respond quickly to changes including sickness, annual leave and emergency absences.
- Ensure all care calls are covered safely and effectively.
- Monitor visit completion and address missed or late calls.
- Liaise with care staff, clients, families and the management team.
- Support compliance with CQC standards and company procedures.
- Monitor scheduling performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent planning skills.
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise changing workloads.
- An excellent communicator with strong customer service skills.
- Confident using computer systems and scheduling software.
- Able to work collaboratively within a busy office environment.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care.
Desirable
- Previous experience in domiciliary care coordination or care scheduling.
- Knowledge of CQC requirements.
- Experience using electronic rostering systems.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
- Monday to Friday working pattern (30 hours per week)
- Supportive and friendly management team
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to progress your career
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A rewarding role where you genuinely make a difference to people's lives
Why Join LJM Homecare?
At LJM Homecare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering exceptional care while creating a positive, supportive workplace where our colleagues can thrive.
If you're organised, motivated and passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team where Life Just Matters.
Pay: £21,466.85 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- 1. Do you have previous experience coordinating domiciliary care visits?
2. Have you used an electronic rostering or scheduling system?
3. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
4. Are you able to work Monday to Friday for 30 hours per week?
5. Do you have experience working within a CQC-regulated care environment?
6. When would you be available to start?
Work Location: In person
