Health and Social Care Co-ordinator | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization in Weymouth seeks an enthusiastic Health and Social Care Co-ordinator to facilitate integrated care services for vulnerable individuals. The candidate should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, alongside a background in health or social care. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact community health services and enhance patient care experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health or social care environment is essential.
• Must have excellent communication skills for effective coordination.
• Experience with integrated care and discharge planning is needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications and meetings across multiple services.
• Support effective assessment and development of personal care plans.
• Assist in avoiding unplanned admissions and facilitate timely hospital discharge.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Skilled communicator

Experience in health or social care

Excellent administration skills

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised person to join our locality team as one of our Health and Social Care Co-ordinators. The role is pivotal to bring services together in order to provide seamless care for frail and vulnerable individuals living in Weymouth and Portland. It is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of developments in Community Services.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will need to have excellent organisation skills and be a tenacious and skilled communicator as the role is integral to the development of integrated and co-ordinated services. You will work alongside clinicians, patients, carers, statutory and voluntary agencies connected to the care of the individual patient to proactively support an effective assessment and the development of an integrated personal plan of care, to assist in avoidance of unplanned admissions and facilitate timely hospital discharge. You would need to have previous experience in a health or social care environment and have excellent administration skills to co-ordinate communications and meetings between primary care, community services and hospitals (physical and mental health), local authority, acute trusts and voluntary services.

You will be responsible for coordinating communications and meetings across multiple services to support integrated care pathways and timely discharge planning.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. You’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

How to apply

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Employability partnership

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. We are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [e-mail]

Closing date

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025