Discharge & Community Housing Coordinator

Town & Country Housing; Pembury; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme up to 10%

Life assurance

30 days annual leave

Volunteer days

GP service and counselling

Eye test voucher

Flexible benefits

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Town & Country Housing is seeking a Health and Housing Coordinator to support safe, timely discharges and maintain independent living for patients and families in the community.

Based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury, this full-time, 15-month fixed-term role is 35 hours per week, with hybrid working and two days in the office. You will coordinate housing solutions, liaise with health and local authorities, and safeguard residents while promoting wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a professional or voluntary capacity.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach with ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of housing-related support, welfare benefits, community services, home adaptations or independent living solutions.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle for work purposes and the ability to travel across the locality.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support patients, families and carers to achieve safe and timely discharge from hospital.
• Assess barriers preventing individuals from returning home and coordinate practical solutions.
• Conduct home visits before and after discharge to assess safety and suitability.
• Work closely with health professionals, local authorities and community organisations to access the right support.
• Help prevent hospital admissions by supporting individuals in the community and attending A&E pathways where required.
• Maintain accurate records, manage cases effectively and ensure safeguarding concerns are acted upon promptly.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for customers and patients.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerablepeople

Compassionate approach

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Driving licence

Travel locally

Safeguarding

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Town & Country Housing is seeking a Health and Housing Coordinator to support safe, timely discharges and maintain independent living for patients and families in the community.

Based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury, this full-time, 15-month fixed-term role is 35 hours per week, with hybrid working and two days in the office. You will coordinate housing solutions, liaise with health and local authorities, and safeguard residents while promoting wellbeing.