Specialist Carer Navigator (Palliative Care & Discharge Planning)

Carers' Resource; Bradford, Baildon; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Carers’ Resource in Bradford invites applications for a Specialist Carer Navigator (Palliative Care & Discharge Planning) based at Bradford Royal Infirmary and our Shipley office. The role focuses on supporting unpaid carers of people with life-limiting illnesses, coordinating discharge planning and navigating health and social care services.

You will work closely with hospital teams, palliative care services, social workers and community providers to offer information, emotional support and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting carers of people receiving palliative or end-of-life care is desirable.
• Ability to explain discharge options and navigate health and social care systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to carers of people receiving palliative or end-of-life care within the hospital setting.
• Offer information and guidance to support carers in decisions around discharge from hospital.
• Support carers to understand palliative care services, advance care planning, hospice provision, community nursing support, and available resources.
• Provide emotional support to carers facing difficult decisions about deterioration and end-of-life care.
• Inform carers of their rights and available bereavement services where appropriate.
• Collaborate with hospital wards, discharge teams, palliative care teams, social workers and community services to support safe discharge planning.
• Assist carers in identifying and evaluating discharge options, including returning home with support, care homes or hospice care.
• Facilitate discussions between carers and professionals to support discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to discharge and work with agencies to find practical solutions.

Skills

Carer support

Discharge planning

Palliative care

Hospital liaison

Emotional support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Serving the people of Bradford, Harrogate, Selby and Craven Districts

Location

Bradford Royal Infirmary and Shipley office

22nd November 2026

We are looking for a Specialist Carer Navigator (Palliative Care & Discharge Planning) working at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Carers’ Resource office at Shipley.

Hours: 30
Base: Carers’ Resource Office – Shipley
Salary: £21,891 (actual)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd November

Role overview:

As a Specialist Carer Navigator (Palliative Care & Discharge Planning) you will identify and address the needs of unpaid carers supporting people with life-limiting illnesses, complex health conditions, and those approaching end of life. Working closely with hospital-based teams, palliative care services, discharge coordinators, social care professionals, and community providers, you will support carers to understand available options, navigate health and social care systems, and make informed decisions about discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist support to carers of people receiving palliative or end-of-life care within the hospital setting.
• Provide information and guidance to support the carer in decision making around discharge from hospital, whether that is to a care placement or home with support.
• Support carers to understand palliative care services, advance care planning, hospice provision, community nursing support, and available health and social care resources.
• Offer emotional support to carers facing complex decisions relating to deterioration, end-of-life care, and changing care needs.
• Ensure carers are aware of their rights, available support networks, and bereavement services where appropriate.
• Work proactively with hospital wards, discharge teams, palliative care teams, social workers, therapists, and community services to support safe and timely discharge planning.
• Support carers to identify, consider and action suitable discharge options, including returning home with support, care homes, nursing homes, hospice care, rehabilitation settings, and community-based services.
• Facilitate discussions between carers and professionals to support discharge planning.
• Identify barriers to discharge and work collaboratively with relevant agencies to find practical solutions.

Carers’ Resource values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

15 Park View Court,
St Paul's Road,
Shipley,
BD18 3DZ

Unit 3,
Grove Park Court,
Grove Park Terrace,
Harrogate HG1 4DP

Company registered in England No. 03054273

Registered office: Unit 3, Grove Park Court, Grove Park Terrace, Harrogate HG1 4DP