This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager and effective communicator with an understanding of Health and Social Care legislation. As Carers Hospital Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating an effective support service for family carers who support patients in hospital with the aim of reducing and avoiding hospital readmissions and supporting carers to sustain the caring role. You will be working in hospitals settings across Redbridge, to provide comprehensive support and information to families and carers. To raise awareness of carers’ needs with professionals in the hospital environment and contribute to carer friendly policies. Your role will be key to the early identification and referral of carers to RCSS and other support services. The post holder will need to demonstrate a good understanding of health and social care legislation, be confident in liaising with professionals at all levels and ideally have experience of working with carers or having undertaken a caring role. The role requires delivery of advice, information and informal advocacy and peer group sessions to carers. The post holder must have at least 2 years’ experience of successful project management and be able to set, record and evidence outcomes. This new work is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) as part of the Accelerating Reform Fund. Redbridge is one of 7 North East London (NEL) boroughs funded to deliver Carers Hospital Support Coordinators. The post holder will liaise with fellow Hospital Support Coordinators across NEL to develop effective peer networks and contribute to learning and impact reporting. This is 12 month fixed term post with the possibility of extension subject to funding.