Support at Home - Discharge Co-ordinatorCouncil
37 hours per week
Are you passionate about helping people maintain their independence and achieve positive outcomes in their own homes and communities?
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join our established Support at Home Team. This role combines hospital discharge planning with the coordination of community referrals into Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Services, supporting people to live safely and independently at home.
About the Role
Working closely with individuals, families, health professionals, social care providers, and community partners, you will:
Support safe and timely hospital discharges using the Discharge to Recover and Assess model.
Coordinate community referrals into Short-Term Assessment and Reablement Services to promote independence and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred support
Monitor and manage referrals, assessments, and service capacity to ensure timely interventions.
Identify risks associated with discharge and community living arrangements.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience within health, social care, reablement and community services
Is an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
Can build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professionals.
Is able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Has knowledge of person-centred practice, safeguarding, and relevant social care legislation.
Is committed to delivering high-quality services that promote independence and wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
Be part of an established, supportive, and experienced team
Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
Work across health and social care in a rewarding and varied role
Help shape innovative community and discharge pathways
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement
Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme
Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression
Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7 / 365days a year for counselling, advice and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.
Multiple staff reward schemes offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street, nationwide and locally.
If you are passionate about supporting people to recover, regain confidence, and remain independent at home, we would love to hear from you.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
A Standard criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 19 October 2026
Interview Date: 26 October 2026
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