Discharge Services Community Connector
Age UK Lincolnshire is proud to be working in collaboration with United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to support residents across the county with safe, timely discharges from hospital during the winter period.
As part of this initiative, you will join a dedicated team focused on facilitating timely and smooth transitions from hospital to home, ensuring patients can recover in a safe environment where they feel most comfortable.
We are looking for energetic, compassionate and proactive individuals who bring creativity, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to making a real difference. Together, we will help improve patient flow, reduce delays, and deliver tailored support that minimises the risk of readmission and empowers people to regain independence at home.
As a Discharge Services Community Connector, you will play a key role in supporting timely, compassionate, and practical hospital discharge and admission avoidance. Working closely with health, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues, you’ll help create holistic care plans, signpost to local services, and empower individuals to regain independence in the comfort of their own homes.
About the Role
- A fixed-event contract until 31st March 2026
- 35 hours per week
- Driving Licence essential
- £23,707 per annum (FTE)
- Based at Lincolnshire County Hospitals – Lincoln County Hospital or Boston Pilgrim Hospital
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent communication skills and a caring, professional approach
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- A good understanding of the needs of older people and vulnerable individuals
Why join us?
Our services are designed to meet individual needs, reduce the risk of readmission, and empower people to live independently. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to make a real impact in your community
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Regular support from your line manager
- Comprehensive training
- Mental health support and Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA)
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Age UK portal, and Tickets for Good
How to apply
Please click here to complete our application form. We encourage applicants to refer to the job description when completing their application, demonstrating their skills and suitability for the role.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Flexible – we will review applications as they arrive, so please apply early.
Interview date: Due to the urgent need to reduce winter pressures, we aim to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with the Human Resources Department by calling 01522 696000 or email hr@ageuklincolnshire.org.uk
Role subject to Disclosure and Barring Scheme.
Use of AI
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Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Age UK Lincolnshire has an ongoing commitment to safeguarding, to demonstrate this we ensure that we follow safer recruitment practices. Our application form and interview process will always contain safeguarding-related questions. To ensure that our pre-employment checks are thorough, we will obtain and verify references from previous employers and conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all new employees. Everyone at Age UK Lincolnshire will receive a comprehensive induction which will cover an insight into safeguarding principles, policies and procedures. In addition, all employees complete mandatory Safeguarding Training.