Falls Prevention Service Coordinator

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering invites applications for a Falls Prevention Service Coordinator to extend our falls prevention programme in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves coordinating exercise opportunities (Otago, Chair Based Exercises, Tai Chi, Nordic Walking) and delivering awareness sessions to people aged 50+.

You will recruit instructors, source venues, collect data and ensure access to community services, while line-managing the Trusted Assessor and liaising with Voices of

Qualifications

• Experience in health, social care or voluntary sector.
• Knowledge of falls prevention and management.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Project management and data collection experience.
• Ability to liaise with professionals and services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver falls awareness sessions.
• Recruit exercise instructors.
• Promote the service and recruit beneficiaries.
• Source suitable venues across Barking & Dagenham.
• Ensure accurate data collection and monitoring.
• Line manage the Trusted Assessor.
• Coordinate access to community services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Data collection

DBS disclosure

Community engagement

Professional liaison

Tools

Database software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment: Falls Prevention Service Coordinator at Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering are recruiting for:

Falls Prevention Service Coordinator
Salary: £31,273 p.a. (35hrs week pro-rata)

Hours: 28 or 35 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 by 12pm
Proposed interview date: Friday 9th October 2026

We are looking for a Falls Prevention Service Coordinator to increasing falls prevention awareness ensuring people aged 50+ in Barking and Dagenham are aware of and connected to local and national resources to stay active and healthy

As part of the programme, you will be developing and coordinating our programme of falls prevention exercise opportunities for older people in Barking & Dagenham including Otago, Chair Based Exercises, Tai Chi classes, Nordic Walking, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the extension of our existing Redbridge Falls Prevention Service in Barking & Dagenham.

As the Falls Prevention Service Coordinator you will be responsible for delivering falls awareness sessions, recruitment of Exercise Instructors, service promotion and recruitment of beneficiaries. You will also be responsible for sourcing suitable venues across Barking & Dagenham to deliver the exercise classes, ensure accurate data collection and monitoring for the service and facilitate access to services available in the community.

As part of the project you will be line managing the Trusted Assessor working on the programme to support people aged 50+ access small aids and adaptations to reduce the risk of falls and liaising with other key staff working on the project including Voices of Experience Coordinator and Nail Cutting Technician to ensure successful delivery of the project.

We require experience and understanding of proactive community approaches to support older people to keep active and experience of working in either health, social care or voluntary sector liaising with relevant professionals. You will need knowledge and interest in management of falls, good interpersonal skills, project management and data collection skills. You will also need good computer skills and abilities to use databases. An appropriate DBS Disclosure will be carried out for this post.