Job Description
Care Co-ordinator
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £26,250 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (involving weekends shifts)
Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term
Are you an experienced administrator with a background in health and social care?
Do you want to work in a role where your organisational skills, problem-solving ability and people skills can make a real difference
We are looking for a Care Coordinator to join our team in Edinburgh!
This is a key role supporting service users, their families, and our care team to ensure smooth operations, compliance, and excellent care delivery.
What you ll be doing:
• Liaising with service users, families, and professionals such as hospitals, GPs, social workers, and district nurses.
• Managing and allocating staff rotas using Care Planner (or similar).
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (SSSC, PVG, and best practice guidelines).
• Recording and reporting incidents, accidents, and complaints.
• Handling emergency on-call issues efficiently and professionally.
• Supporting the Office Manager with HR, recruitment, reporting, and data management.
• Contributing to business development and continuous improvement within the service.
What we re looking for:
• Qualifications: SVQ 3 in Administration (or equivalent).
• Experience: Strong background in administration, ideally within health and social care.
Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management ability.
• IT proficiency, with knowledge of PASS and Care Planner systems (desirable).
• Good knowledge of legislation, risk management, health & safety, and best practice in care.
• Analytical skills and sound judgement when problem-solving.
What we offer:
• Salary of £26,250 per year, with annual reviews.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and personal development.
• Clear career progression pathways potential to progress into Office Manager and other senior roles.
• Structured learning and development plan from Year 1 through to advanced training.
• Regular performance reviews and support from your manager every 4 6 weeks.
Additional Information:
• You will need to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• You must adhere to the SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers.
If you are motivated, organised, and committed to delivering excellence in care coordination, we d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your career in health and social care.
No agencies please.
