Healthcare Facilitator

Healthcare Facilitators provide a service that responds to changing demands and meets the needs of older people, in particular those who are assessed as living with frailty and for whom maintaining independence is an essential factor in reducing social isolation, anxiety and the risk of experiencing more complex health and social care needs.

The post-holder will maintain appropriate records, commensurate with the role, and assist the Service Coordinators in collecting and reporting on activities.

Working with a range of partners (statutory and third sector) the post holder will support the Operations Manager & Service Coordinators with ensuring that services are delivered effectively within the health and social care system and structure within Leeds, enabling safe and effective:

o Person-centred/Strength-based interventions with older people assessed as living with frailty and emerging complex health and social needs - with an emphasis on those who are deemed to be at risk of avoidable hospital admission/re-admission.

The post-holder will participate, also, in activities that promote the interests of older people in Leeds.

You must have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to keep accurate & confidential records, whilst maintaining confidentiality. An outstanding team member, you will have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently of others and be able to work in partnership with other appropriate agencies/providers and health professionals. As a problem-solver, who understands the issues affecting the older people of Leeds (and their families/carers), you will use your initiative and knowledge to assess and respond to the needs of our clients.

This is a hugely rewarding role working as part of a team, who are involved in many different aspects of emotional and practical support delivered to a wide range of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference and have empathy towards others then we would love to hear from you.

Full training will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: A full driving license and access to a vehicle for "Business Use" is required.

Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.

Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, we at Age UK Leeds are recruiting for an Healthcare Facilitator to work as part of our Healthcare Services Team., Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.

Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, we at Age UK Leeds are looking to recruit a Healthcare Facilitator to support our new Healthcare Services team.

About Healthcare Services

Healthcare Services is the culmination of our hugely successful and highly acclaimed Hospital To Home and Home Comfort Services, who have been working in partnership with healthcare providers in Leeds for over a decade.

The service prides itself on its patient-centred and strength-based approach and supports those over 50, who have suffered a period of illness that has affected their independence. In particular, it supports those who have recently experienced a period of hospital/acute care or who have been supported by the clinical teams in the community. Whilst not exclusively the case, the older people receiving support are predominantly those assessed as living with frailty in the community and for whom maintaining independence is an essential factor in reducing risk of further unplanned hospitalisation, addressing social isolation, anxiety and the potential of experiencing more complex health and social care needs.