Age UK Leeds is a leading local voluntary sector organisation providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of older people in Leeds.
Are you looking for a role that is varied and challenging, where you have the potential to make a real difference and improve the lives of older people in Leeds? If so, we at Age UK Leedsare recruiting for an Service Coordinator to work as part of our Healthcare Services Team.
Hours: 37 hours per week - worked on a changeable 7-day rota basis (depending upon service needs) between the hours of 08:30 and 19:30 Note: Service hours, within the contract, are between 08:30-19:30 - in time, these may alter based on service needs and/or funding
Closing Date: Monday 4 th May 2026
Interview Date: Week Ending 17 th May & Week Ending 24 th May
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both).
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, working within an established team?
About Healthcare ServicesHealthcare Services is the culmination of our hugely successful and highly acclaimed Hospital To Home and Home Comfort Services, who have been working in partnership with healthcare providers in Leeds for over a decade.
The service prides itself on its patient-centred and strength-based approach and supports those over 50, who have suffered a period of illness that has affected their independence. In particular, it supports those who have recently experienced a period of hospital/acute care or who have been supported by the clinical teams in the community. Whilst not exclusively the case, the older people receiving support are predominantly those assessed as living with frailty in the community and for whom maintaining independence is an essential factor in reducing risk of further unplanned hospitalisation, addressing social isolation, anxiety and the potential of experiencing more complex health and social care needs.
About the roleService Coordinators are responsible for coordinating a service that responds to changing demands and meets the needs of older people that are supported by the Age UK Leeds Healthcare Services team.
Working with a range of partners (statutory and third sector) the post holder will assist the Operations Manager with ensuring that designated service areas are integrated within the health and social care system and structure within Leeds, enabling safe and effective:
The post-holder is also required to participate in activities that promote the interests of older people in Leeds.
About youYou must have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to assess and respond to the needs of older people. Problem solving and using your initiative to support others who are lone working in the community, you must also be able to work in partnership with other appropriate agencies/providers and health professionals.
This is a hugely rewarding role coordinating a team of staff who are involved in many different aspects of emotional and practical support delivered to a wide range of patients. If you are passionate about making a difference and have empathy towards others then we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from those who have appropriate and relevant transferrable skills but may not have worked in a healthcare setting.Full training will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE:A full driving license and access to a vehicle for "Business Use" is required.
Who to contact for an informal discussion: Victoria Pearson,
How to ApplyTo apply for this role please download the following documents which make up the application pack. Please note that all applicants must complete the application form as we do not accept CVs.
Application Pack Documents:
Please submit your completed application and monitoring form to our HR Officer by email at or by post to Human Resources, Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, LS2 8JA.
Please note that postal applications must reach us the working day before the deadline in order to be considered for shortlisting.
For further information about applying for the role contact the HR Officer on
Application packs may be available in other formats on request.