Care Coordinator Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Locations Covered: Somerset
Salary: £25,000 per annum initially, with salary review after successful 6-month probation (potential increase to £30,000 per annum)
Working Pattern: Full-Time Remote Working Available
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and experienced Care Coordinator to join a growing care organisation, supporting new contracts across Somerset.
The role will support their children s services in Somerset, ensuring staffing levels are maintained, shifts are covered effectively, and services have the right people in place to deliver high-quality care.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining workforce coordination, recruitment, compliance, and operational support. The successful candidate will play a key role in building and maintaining a reliable care workforce across both regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate staffing requirements across adult supported living servicea
- Ensure shifts are covered effectively using the organisation s staffing app and available workforce
- Monitor staff availability and support efficient rota management
- Be part of an on-call support structure for a 24-hour service
- Support recruitment activity across Norfolk and Somerset, managing the process from start to finish
- Source, interview, and onboard new care staff
- Complete and maintain recruitment compliance checks and documentation
- Support new starters through the onboarding process
- Work closely with service teams to understand staffing needs and resolve challenges quickly
- Maintain accurate workforce records and ensure compliance standards are met
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience within health and social care coordination, recruitment, rostering, or workforce planning
- Understands the care sector and the importance of safe staffing levels
- Has experience supporting recruitment processes, ideally within care
- Is confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Has excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Is proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
- Is comfortable working remotely while maintaining strong communication with teams
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a vehicle
What We Offer
- Salary of £25,000 per annum initially
- Formal salary review following successful completion of a 6-month probation period
- Opportunity to increase salary to £30,000 per annum
- Remote working opportunity
- Opportunity to join a growing care organisation
- A varied role with responsibility across recruitment and workforce operations
- The chance to make a real impact supporting high-quality care services
Job Type: Full-Time- Remote
Working Hours: Monday Sunday service coverage with participation in an on-call rota
