Job Title: Service Coordinator
Job Location: 3 Buckie House, McSense Business Park, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 5TA with travel around the area
Salary: £23,590 per annum pro-rata
Hours: 28 per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, possibility of an extension
A Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle required for this role.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with the British Red Cross?
We're on the lookout for a passionate and proactive person to join our Health and Local Crisis Response Team as a Service Coordinator. If you're someone who thrives on enthusiasm, can bringing people together, and loves to inspire and guide, then this is the role for you!
Imagine being at the heart of our team, connecting seamlessly with hospital staff, medical experts, and community members, including GP surgeries. As the go-to person for patient referrals, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Your rational mind will shine as you evaluate the impact of our services, fine-tuning and improving wherever needed to ensure we're making significant positive change.
This role isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities. So, if you're ready to create a legacy of positive change, join us as a Service Coordinator. Let spread the power of kindness together.
What will a day in the life of a Service Coordinator look like? You'll be: Responsible for building strong positive relationships and liaising with hospital staff and other medical professionals in the community, including GP surgeries, to receive patient referrals.
Evaluating and analysing the outcomes of the services, assigning incoming referrals to support workers.
Monitoring the service delivery, ensuring service health and safety and evaluating progress.
Overseeing record-keeping and recruiting.
To be a successful Service Coordinator, you'll need: IT literate.
Understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
Full UK driving licence holder and access to vehicle.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Ability to deal with queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner.
Understanding of how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Closing date for applications is 26th June 2025.
Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme .
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
Together we are the worlds emergency responders
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