[ref. r65625722] Living Well Support Service Coordinator - Age UK
Location Blackpool
Salary: £25,500 FTEHours: 35hrs per week
Working Hours: Working Hours: Working a 7hr day between the hours of 9am-7pm including weekends on a shift pattern and some bank holidays. (BH paid at double time)
“Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to improve the lives of vulnerable people in Lancashire?”
If so, we now have the role for you! We are recruiting a Living Well Service Coordinator who will be based at our office at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Nobody wants to stay in hospital for longer than they need to and the pressure on the NHS to discharge patients as soon as they are medically fit is considerable. Our service supports hospital discharges and works to prevent admissions across the Lancashire area for anyone over 18 years old or who may have suffered a period of illness that has affected their independence. In providing this service, we can:
Take patients home directly from the hospital, help them settle in and make them feel safe.Provide continued support to clients for up to six weeks to help them retain or regain their independence.
Refer and signpost to appropriate longer-term support.
We work closely with health and social care professionals and a range of other agencies to encourage clients to access services that will improve their outcomes.
The successful applicant should have:
Experience of supervising staff.
Working in a busy office environmentThe ability to work well within a team and able to use their own initiative.
The ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of people.
Able to manage a busy workload, keeping accurate records and assessments.
Experience/knowledge of working with vulnerable or older people.
An ability to provide a person-centred approach, always promoting independence.
A full driving licence, appropriate Insurance cover and a suitable car for use in your role.
The role is office based working in a hospital environment managing a small team of extremely committed staff.
This is a hugely rewarding role for the right person. If you are passionate about making a difference and have empathy towards others, then we would love to hear from you. On your application form, tell us about your relevant skills, experience, attributes, and abilities.
Please note there is no personal care within this role.
Benefits include:
Full training and comprehensive induction while being paid.Access to Employee assistance programme.
Pension scheme. Paid annual leave. Travel expenses.
Staff discount card for hundreds of Highstreet shops and online services.
Travel expenses will be paid for all journeys required for work, excluding travel from home to base.
Hospital metered parking will also be paid for costs incurred whilst carrying out your role.
DBS: This post is eligible for an enhanced DBS check and all the associated costs will be met by the employee.