Service Coordinator - Poole Hospital, Dorset

BRITISH RED CROSS
Management
Not Mentioned
United Kingdom
29 Nov 2021

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st March 2022 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 28 per week (primarily working between Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Salary: £19,912 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location: Poole Hospital (requires travel within the area)


We've got an opportunity...


The British Red Cross are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Independent Living team as a Service Co-ordinator. This exciting position is for someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to lead and motivate people.

Working as a Service Co-ordinator will be responsible for building strong positive relationships and liaising with hospital staff and other medical professionals in the community, including GP surgeries, to receive patient referrals. You will be evaluating and analysing the outcomes of the services, assigning incoming referrals to support workers, monitoring the service delivery, ensuring service health and safety, evaluating progress, overseeing record-keeping, recruiting, engaging and managing volunteers, attending hospital meetings, and ensuring the team works together seamlessly.

Please Note: This service runs 7 days a week. The successful candidate will mainly work between the parameters of Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. There may be occasional need to help cover hours at weekends, but this is relatively rare. The service has been running for almost 10 years, on a yearly contract basis. We are currently in negotiations for getting it renewed for another year. There are two Hospital fleet cars that are driven as part of the role. The successful candidate will need to be able to make their own way to the hospital (where there is free parking). All of this can be discussed further at interview.

Say hello to the team...

The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care, and emergency services.

To be successful in this position you should be the following:

  • IT literate
  • Understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users
  • Full driving licence holder (with a minimum of 2 years driving experience)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Ability to deal with queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner


Closing date for application is 23.59 on Friday 3rd December 2021 with interviews to follow soon after.

If you have any questions about the role, please email us at , quoting reference number #3720


We offer a wide range of staff benefits; these include:

  • 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for part time
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
  • Up to 6% contributory pension
  • Flexible working policy


A little bit more about us....

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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