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Job Description

Scheduler

At Starling Homecare, we provide thoughtful, high-quality care across the St Albans District and surrounding areas. We’re a family-run company with a passion for delivering care with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

As a Care Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our scheduling and care planning process. You will play a crucial role in organising care visits, supporting carers, and ensuring that each client receives the right support at the right time.

What You’ll Do

As a Care Coordinator, you’ll ensure our carers are in the right place at the right time, and that our clients receive consistent, high-quality support. You’ll work closely with the Care Manager, clients, and care staff to manage the day-to-day rota and respond to changing needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage rotas to ensure consistent and efficient care delivery
  • Match carers to clients based on skills, availability, and continuity
  • Update scheduling systems with new packages, changes, or cancellations
  • Work closely with the Care Manager to identify resourcing needs
  • Respond to last-minute changes, sickness, and emergencies in a calm, professional way
  • Support carers with scheduling queries and provide guidance
  • Communicate clearly with clients about timings and changes
  • Support on-call duties as part of a shared rota
  • Help maintain compliance with CQC standards and internal procedures

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a highly organised, calm, and friendly professional who enjoys making things run smoothly and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Qualities

  • Experience in care coordination, rostering, or scheduling
  • Strong IT and admin skills, including use of scheduling software
  • Good geographical knowledge of the local area
  • Calm and solution-focused approach to handling change
  • Clear, professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Willingness to undertake a DBS check

Desirable

  • Experience in domiciliary care settings
  • Familiarity with care software systems (e.g. CarePlanner, Access, PASS)
  • Experience supporting carers and managing field-based teams
  • Flexible availability to support out-of-hours cover
  • Business insurance if using your car for work

Job Summary

Location
St Albans District and surrounding areas (based in our St Albans office)
Pay Rate
£26,000–£30,000 per year (depending on experience)
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Type
Monday to Friday, with occasional on-call duties
Contract
Permanent
Start Date
Immediate start available
Experience Required
Experience in domiciliary care coordination or scheduling required
Driving Required
Yes
Training Provided
Yes, with induction and system training included
Care team - Starling Homecare Hertfordshire

Why Join Starling Homecare

  • Competitive hourly pay and mileage
  • Paid induction and ongoing training
  • Flexible working hours that suit your lifestyle
  • A supportive, family-run team who value your wellbeing
  • Genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact
  • Career development and promotion opportunities
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If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

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