Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader

Age UK Croydon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in the City of London is seeking a Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work flexibly. This role focuses on supporting older people in Croydon by linking them with health and social care services. Applicants are encouraged to visit the organization's website for more details or to email for an application pack.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside health professionals for holistic care.
• Provide links between health services and community support.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Positive attitude and problem-solving ability

Cheerful and friendly personality

Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

Job description

Overview

Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader

Salary £31,489 • Full Time 35 hours per week

Age UK Croydon’s PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator Team Leader. If you are an enthusiastic, compassionate and person-centred individual with leadership experience, this could be the role for you.

PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people in the community, and those who care for them, and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to providing a flexible and productive working environment for all employees. Evolving technology and communication platforms enable employees to work in new and different ways, where we can meet our stakeholder needs and continue to deliver against our charitable objectives. We recognise the importance of supporting employees to have greater personal choice and maintain a healthier work/life balance.

Responsibilities / About the role

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
• A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
• The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team

Qualifications and How to Apply

To apply please visit www.ageuk.org.uk/croydon for an application pack. You can also send an email to [e-mail] to receive an application pack.

CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how your experience, skills and abilities meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Please also ensure you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.

Completed applications should be signed and sent to: [e-mail].

Applications sent by post should be sent to:
Human Resources – Recruitment, Age UK Croydon, 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 12th November

Interview Dates: Tuesday 18th November 2025