Service Co-ordinator - Part-Time, FTC
Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Overview

The Home from Hospital Service helps people reconnect with their community or by engaging in activities of interest. The Service aims to reduce recovery time following a hospital stay, reduce readmissions as well as the overall impact of isolation and loneliness on wellbeing.

The Role

As a Service Co-ordinator, you will provide a Home from Hospital support service to recently discharged patients in the Shrewsbury area. Upon leaving the hospital, you will be responsible for transporting patients to their homes and continuing to assist them with their daily needs for up to six weeks.

We’re currently looking for a Service Co-ordinator to join us on a fixed-term contract until 30th November 2022. Extension of the contract is possible if further funding is obtained.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Transport around the local area (using your own vehicle - all mileage fully reimbursed on a weekly/monthly basis)
- Shopping and prescription collection/delivery
- Hydration and nutrition advice and support
- Physical exercise

You will be responsible for weekly visits to clients, ensuring they receive personalised support to meet their own identified goals and targets. You will not be responsible for managing medication or personal care.

Additionally, you will provide support to the Service Manager in the recruitment and training processes of new volunteers.

Working Hours

We are looking for someone to join us working 25 hours per week however we are also happy to discuss individual working days and working hours to suit your situation.

This could include weekends and bank holidays and there may also be opportunities for paid overtime in busy periods or to cover absence.

What you’ll need

- A full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed at government rate)
- Relevant experience of working with volunteers and supporting and motivating them on a daily basis
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS, Health and Social Care Partnerships and Local Authority commissioning including Health and Social Care bodies would be an advantage
- Excellent communications ability at all levels
- Proficiency in standard IT systems
- Ability to act on own initiative within agreed parameters

Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to pre-employment checks. This may include a criminal records check.

What you get in return

We’re proud to be in the top 25 not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed. As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from:

- An hourly rate of £10.05 per hour
- 25 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Six weeks company sick pay
- A great pension scheme
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society

How to apply

Please select the apply button shown to be taken through to the application process. You will need to answer some screening questions as well as uploading your CV. You will be contacted by a member of the team once your application has been reviewed.

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Dates to bear in mind

The closing date for this role is 22nd September 2022. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Volunteer Co-ordinator, Volunteering and Employability Co-ordinator, Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Co-Ordinator, Support Co-ordinator, or Local Area Co-ordinator.