Admission and Discharge Co Ordinator

Salary

£28,598 - £31,022

Contractual hours

18.5

Basis

Part Time

Job category/type

Leeds City Council

Date posted

06/10/2025

Job reference

REQ003654

Job Title: Admission and Discharge Co Ordinator

Salary: C1 £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata

Hours: 18.5 hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Contract: Temporary for 6 months initially.

Location: Dolphin Manor

About the Role

As an Admission and Discharge co Ordinator, you will provide essential support to the service and the team, by supporting admission and discharges in the service. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to work across different services.

About You

We are looking for individuals who bring the following to the role:

• Experience managing a staff team in a care setting.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of strength-based care.

• Understanding of the needs of older people.

• Familiarity with CQC and Adult Social Care assurance processes.

About the Service

Our Care homes collaborate with individuals to identify their strengths and tailor support to meet their unique needs. This approach helps people live independently in their own homes for longer, which is something we know they value.

What We Offer You

We pride ourselves on providing an excellent employee experience, including:

• A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.

• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.

• Flexible working arrangements, subject to service requirements.

• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.

• A range of staff benefits to enhance your wellbeing and make your money go further.

How to Apply

Apply online by completing the application form. Please read our guidance for further advice and ensure all sections are completed before submitting your application.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jaydene Porter

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's or Adults' barred list as applicable will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job purpose This role is central to maintaining system flow across care services by ensuring timely and safe transitions for individuals entering or exiting care settings. It supports both operational delivery and strategic coordination across multiple stakeholders, including health and social care partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Admission and Discharge Processes
• Attend and contribute to MDTs
• Liaise with Professionals, Families, and Carers
• Arrange Assessments and Advocacy
• Maintain Records and Systems
• Promote System Flow and Accountability.
• Contribute to Service Improvement

Qualifications

Essential requirements Candidates will only be shortlisted if they can demonstrate that they meet all the following essential requirements.

Level 3 Health and social care or be willing to undertake.

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health, Safety and Wellbeing
• Willingness to actively participate in appraisal, training and development activities to ensure up, to date knowledge and skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.