Health & Housing Co-ordinator

Kent Housing Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

This role requires building trust, applying practical problem-solving, and coordinating with diverse partners to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a professional or voluntary capacity.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A full driving licence and ability to travel across the locality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hospital discharge teams, patients and families to coordinate care.
• Work with partner agencies to help people return home safely and maintain independence.
• Provide practical support and problem-solving to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals across the community.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Empathy

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employer: Town and Country Housing

Close date: Wednesday 30/09/2026

Make a real difference to people's lives when they need it most. As a Health and Housing Coordinator, you will work alongside hospital discharge teams, patients, families and partner agencies to help people return home safely and maintain their independence. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, combining problem-solving, partnership working and practical support to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals across the community.

What You Will Need

• Experience supporting vulnerable people in a professional or voluntary capacity.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach with the ability to build trust quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively 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.