Fixed term to May 2022

18.5 hours

Age UK Bradford District is recruiting for PROSPER and has a vacancy available for the role of Personal Independence Coordinator. This post presents an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal ‘hands on’ role in coordinating health and social care services with voluntary and community sector networks.  Working as part of a small Age UK team that is closely linked to GPs and primary care teams, you will be delivering person-centred support, for a limited time, to individuals aged 65+ based on the Personalised Integrated Care Programme developed by Age UK. (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/our-impact/programmes/integrated-care/#)

These posts are fixed-term until May 2022 and are funded as part of a £2.7m research programme (PROSPER) - #@ ProsperTrial - which aims to improve the quality of life for older people with frailty by giving them choice and control over decisions about their own health and well-being.

Agile working is supported, but as you will be visiting people in their own home, a full driving licence is required, together with business use insurance and access to a car.

Salary £11,250 per annum actual (£22,500 FTE)

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

For a full job description and to apply for this post, please download an application pack from our website https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bradforddistrict/get-involved/work-for-us/

Closing date for applications: 10th February 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 15th February 2021

Interviews to be held remotely via video link

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Age UK Bradford District. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities and also welcome applications from LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

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