Independent Living Coordinator

Recruiting Organisation: Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH)

Working hours: 18 hours a week over 3 days
Salary: £10,459 (£21,500 FTE)
Location: Horsham & Crawley

Age UK is the UK’s leading charity enabling older people over 50 to Love Later Life. Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH), is an independent local charity working in the community to help older people, their families and their carers. They provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities they support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. Their vision is to inspire and enable people in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove to Love Later Life. It really is a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people’s lives.

The Role

AgeUK WSBH are looking for a Coordinator to visit older customers in their own homes and match them with home helper or volunteer. This is an exciting role for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and confident. Working as part of a larger team they aim to provide excellent services for people living at home or returning from hospital.

Aims are to promote the well-being of all older people, make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, reduce any barriers that cause social isolation and loneliness and thus enable older people to flourish. Ultimately, you’ll be a part of a solution that enables older people to stay in their own home for longer, to be as independent as possible and feel less isolated.

They are looking for a confident and enthusiastic person who understands older people and their needs, who can support and work with others in the team and is solution focused. You will need to be a self-starter with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills to drive forward services and reach as many customers as possible.

With an office base of Horsham, they offer hybrid working with a mixture of office, out in the community and homeworking and some flexibility over days worked can be considered.

A driving licence is required for the role as it will involve travel.

To arrange an informal chat, please email stephanie.matthews@ageukwestsussex.org.uk

To apply please visit website and download an application form https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/get-involved/work-for-us/ or email your CV with a full covering letter referring to the person specification, as to why you are suitable for the role to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk

Closing date: 5 June 2023, 12 noon

Interview Date: 12 June 2023