Service Coordinator

British Red Cross; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Learning & Development

Discounts

Job summary

British Red Cross in Gloucester is seeking a Service Coordinator to bridge hospital referrals with home care. You will lead a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and with compassion. The role supports people moving from hospital to home with dignity.

The position requires a flexible approach, with shifts including evenings and on-call duties, and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle. Applications close on 30th August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising people and working in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with health and social care professionals.
• Confidence using IT systems and managing service records.
• A flexible approach, with a willingness to work evenings, be on-call, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact for hospital and community referrals.
• Coordinating and supporting a team of staff and volunteers to deliver services.
• Monitoring service delivery, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Attending hospital meetings, managing the service budget, and stepping in to support frontline delivery when needed.

Skills

People management

Communication

IT systems

Evenings/on-call

Job description

Service Coordinator - Assisted Discharge

Location: Gloucester Hospital, GL1 3NN

Salary: £25,541 to £27,200 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 24 per week

Contract: Permanent

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Are you ready to lead a team that helps people move from hospital to home with dignity and care?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you passionate about supporting people in crisis and making a real difference in your community? As a Service Coordinator, you’ll be the vital link between hospital referrals and care at home. You’ll manage a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and with heart. This role is central to our mission of connecting human kindness with human crisis.

What will a day in the life of a Service Coordinator involve?

• Acting as the main point of contact for hospital and community referrals.
• Coordinating and supporting a team of staff and volunteers to deliver services.
• Monitoring service delivery, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Attending hospital meetings, managing the service budget, and stepping in to support frontline delivery when needed.

To be a successful Service Coordinator, what will you need?

• Experience managing or supervising people and working in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with health and social care professionals.
• Confidence using IT systems and managing service records.
• A flexible approach, with a willingness to work evenings, be on-call, and respond to emergencies.

Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 30th August2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working:Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays:36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme:Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development:A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts:Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support:Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work:Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders