Project Coordinator and Project Assistant - Care and Support in the Home (Reading)

Project Coordinator:
Hours: 20 per week over 4/5 days to be negotiated
Salary: £9,736 – 2 year fixed term contract
Reference: SE48955

Project Assistant:
Hours: 12 per week over 3 days to be negotiated
Salary: £3,683 – 2 year fixed term contract
Reference: SE48956

This new and rewarding project involves providing support and assistance to older people at home after discharge from hospital, helping them to restore and maintain their independence. We require an enthusiastic and motivated team to ensure the success of the project. The team will be working with local agencies, such as the hospital, social services and other voluntary agencies to identify patients who would benefit from low-level support in their own homes for up to a two-week period.

Experience of working with older and vulnerable groups would be an advantage as would project development experience for the Project Coordinator role. The successful candidates will be able to travel as appropriate to the needs of the job and will have access to a car. They need to be proactive in raising awareness of the service, attending meetings and giving presentations and talks as required. They will also be able to respond to emergency situations and be part of emergency call out procedures.

We offer full benefits including Pension Scheme, 28 days holiday (pro rata) and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information and online application please visit our website: www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies or alternatively request an application pack quoting reference number from Frances Broom Fbroom@redcross.org.uk or telephone 0118 935 8217. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 26 February. Interviews will be held on 9 and 10 March.