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Suffolk County Council

INT Care Coordinator

The closing date is 17 February 2026

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Job summary

As a Care Coordinator, your mission will be to support people in living well and independently at home. Youll play a key part in transforming how care is delivered - by building strong, trusting relationships, streamlining services, and helping to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. Youll ensure care is delivered closer to where people live, making it more accessible, personalised, and effective.

Please apply on Suffolk Jobs by following the 'how to apply' instructions.

Main duties of the job

You will:

  • Build trusted relationships with individuals and families to tailor support to their needs.
  • Champion innovative projects and drive positive change.
  • Work collaboratively with professionals across health, social care, and voluntary sectors.
  • Navigate systems and services to ensure joined-up, responsive care.
  • Enjoy autonomy, creativity, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
  • Identify gaps in service provision and contribute ideas to improve delivery.
  • Support people through transitions in care, ensuring continuity and stability.
  • Promote preventative approaches to reduce hospital admissions and improve wellbeing.
  • Contribute to team learning and development by sharing insights and best practices.

About us

At Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Trust, were reimagining what local government can achieve. As a Care Coordinator in the Northwest Integrated Neighbourhood Team, youll help shape Suffolks future through innovation, collaboration, and community impact. If youre ready to make a real difference, were ready to support your journey.

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £28,598 a year £28,598 pa (pro rata). For existing NHS staff £27,485 pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0062-ORC22062

Job locations

Hartismere Hospital

Eye

Suffolk

IP23 7BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for

  • A passion for helping others and strong communication skills.
  • Confidence using digital tools and a willingness to learn.
  • Experience in health, social care, or community settings is helpful - but transferable skills from other sectors are welcome.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
  • A proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems.
  • Respect for confidentiality and sensitivity when handling personal information.
  • A team player who values collaboration and brings positivity to the workplace.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for

  • A passion for helping others and strong communication skills.
  • Confidence using digital tools and a willingness to learn.
  • Experience in health, social care, or community settings is helpful - but transferable skills from other sectors are welcome.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
  • A proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative and solve problems.
  • Respect for confidentiality and sensitivity when handling personal information.
  • A team player who values collaboration and brings positivity to the workplace.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating with others in a positive and respectful manner. Can deliver messages on a wide range of information and communicate complex information effectively.
  • Experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification such as NVQ4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  • Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages, desirably health informatics systems
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of communicating with others in a positive and respectful manner. Can deliver messages on a wide range of information and communicate complex information effectively.
  • Experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant qualification such as NVQ4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
  • Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
  • Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages, desirably health informatics systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk County Council

Address

Hartismere Hospital

Eye

Suffolk

IP23 7BH


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk County Council

Address

Hartismere Hospital

Eye

Suffolk

IP23 7BH


Employer's website

https://careers.suffolk.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,485 to £28,598 a year £28,598 pa (pro rata). For existing NHS staff £27,485 pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

F0062-ORC22062

Job locations

Hartismere Hospital

Eye

Suffolk

IP23 7BH


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