Discharge & Community Care Coordinator | Flexible Hours

East Lothian Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a service coordinator for their Hospital Discharge and Care Home Review Team. The successful candidate will support complex discharges from hospitals and maintain oversight of care home placements. Responsibilities include assisting patients in returning home or transitioning to care homes. Qualifications required include HNC or SVQ level 3 in social care, a valid driving license, and PVG membership. Flexible working days and hours are negotiable.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC or SVQ level 3 in social care or equivalent.
• Current driving license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.
• PVG membership or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate services to assist individuals in maintaining independence.
• Manage and review care home placements.
• Respond to care home incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Ability to manage equipment

Organising frozen meals

Facilitating house cleans

Driving

Knowledge of social care

Education

HNC or SVQ level 3 in social care

Job description

A local government body in the United Kingdom is seeking a service coordinator for their Hospital Discharge and Care Home Review Team. The successful candidate will support complex discharges from hospitals and maintain oversight of care home placements. Responsibilities include assisting patients in returning home or transitioning to care homes. Qualifications required include HNC or SVQ level 3 in social care, a valid driving license, and PVG membership. Flexible working days and hours are negotiable.