Job Description

Location:

Kettering and District

Place of work

: Waterside House, Station Road, Irthlingborough NN9 5QF

Rate of pay:

22,323 per annum

Hours of work:

30 hours per week

About the role

As a Coordinator in our Collaborative Care Team you will work in a task centred way primarily with older people who are at risk of hospitalisation or becoming dependent on statutory and/or institutional care.

Working alongside GPs and other Community Health professionals you will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments of older people, usually in their own homes, to create personalised care plans which will assist the person to live well in their own environment, manage their long-term conditions, reduce feelings of isolation, and improve their general wellbeing and quality of life.

You will promote the work of the Collaborative Care Team and Age UK Northamptonshire throughout Kettering and the local area, and will be responsible for developing and maintaining good working relationships with local GPs, other health professionals and service providers.

You will be responsible for ensuring all patient identifiable information is stored and disposed of appropriately, and that Information Governance and Confidentiality procedures are adhered to.

About you

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with older people and who can demonstrate the ability to listen to others and work in a non-judgemental manner. You must have a knowledge and understanding of the problems older people face in their daily lives. Experience of care work or a professional qualification in Health or Social Care is desirable.

By supporting people in the community you will enable them to remain independent in their own home and reduce the risk of them needing crisis support. You will need to be able to absorb information and plan ahead, working in a systematic and organised way.

Collaborative Care Team you will be motivated by challenge and enjoy seeing problems through to their solution, knowing that your timely actions have improved life for someone else. If you thrive on being flexible and meeting new people, we would love to hear from you.

A good knowledge of services available to older people in Northamptonshire is desirable. The role covers Kettering and the surrounding areas so you must be a car driver with access to your own vehicle.

How to apply for our job vacancies

Please follow the link below to our website to download and complete an application form, CV's will not be accepted.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire/get-involved/work-for-us/cct-coordinator/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,782.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 14/08/2025