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

