Discharge Coordinator
Service Coordinator
Are you passionate about supporting older & vulnerable people? Do you want to work for a local independent charity? Age UK Buckinghamshire are looking to recruit a Service Coordinator to contribute to a new project supporting vulnerable older people in Buckinghamshire who have been in hospital and are now ready for discharge. The service delivers transport home; settle in visits; follow up and community support.
The Service Coordinator will act as the point of contact for the ward teams and A&E for referrals. The coordinator will then coordinate the support workers and volunteers to deliver the service – and will be part of the delivery themselves.
A key part of the role will be to ensure there is good communication with patients and clinicians. You will also need to monitor delivery; oversee record keeping and ensure service quality.
Requirements:
- Experience in the similar role.
- Authorised to work in the UK
- Must hold UK driving Licence
. Must have access to a vehicle to transport patients’ home
Please note: There is no personal or clinical care involved in this role.
Shifts & Schedule:
Location: This role will cover both Wexham Park & Stoke Mandeville Hopsitals and service user homes. The role may also require working from the head office in Aylesbury.
Contract: Permanent Contract 28 – 35 hours per week. Days and times to be agreed, but some evening and weekend work to be expected.
Pay Rates: £ 12.00 p/hour plus 5% pension contribution
Please see job description for further information. If you wish to apply, please complete the application form attached.
DSS Service Coordinator JD.docx
Please send all completed application forms to: recruitment@ageukbucks.org.uk