Are you someone who thrives on making a genuine difference to people s lives? Do you have experience working in health, social care or the voluntary sector and want to play a vital role in improving how older people access the support they need? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Navigator to join our expanding team in partnership with Oxleas NHS Trust. Based at Memorial Hospital in Woolwich, you will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary team working on the Proactive and Frailty pathways. Your focus will be on supporting older people with complex needs, helping them navigate health and social care systems, and connecting them to relevant services across the community.
This is a key role that sits at the heart of person-centred care. You will attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, work alongside professionals including GPs, case managers and mental health staff, and spend time speaking directly with patients and their families. Your role will be to truly listen, identify what matters most to the individual, and help them take practical steps towards better health, independence and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities include:
* Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contributing to holistic care planning
* Working with patients to understand their needs, provide emotional support and signpost to local services
* Liaising with a wide range of professionals across the NHS, social care and voluntary sectors
* Inputting information into systems including RIO and Framework I, with training provided
* Keeping accurate records and contributing to service evaluation and improvement
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in health, social care or voluntary sector settings
* Empathetic and a confident communicator
* Able to build strong relationships with a range of professionals and clients
* Organised, reliable and motivated by positive outcomes for others
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Passionate about supporting older people to live well and with dignity
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity with a strong values-led culture. You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and kindness. As a Care Navigator, your work will have a direct impact on people s lives at a time when they are most vulnerable.
For the full person spec and job description please download the job pack.