Empowered Living Team Coordinator

• Location
• St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London E8 4SA
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Part Time
• Department
• Supportive Care
• Hours
• 18.75 pw
• Working Pattern
• TBC
• Application Deadline
• Sunday, April 12, 2026
• Job Profile
• Job Profile document
  
  
• Job Summary
• Empowered Living Team CoordinatorSalary: Band 5 £18,341.64 - £22,327.60 per annum inclusiveHours of work: 18.75 hours per weekAbout the job role

  An exciting opportunity has arisen as Empowered Living Team (ELT) Coordinator at St Joseph’s. You will work as key member of a committed and creative Therapies team, which offers innovative, holistic and person-aligned care and support to people with palliative and end life care needs, and to their families and care-givers.

  The post holder will provide coordination for, and service development of, the Empowered Living Service. This community-based service provides outstanding person centred rehabilitative enablement for people living with a palliative diagnosis. Following a joint professional assessment a detailed programme of patient led goals is enabled and supported by a trained ELT volunteer, in the patient’s own home. Volunteer recruitment, training, patient matching and regular support group/1-1 supervision is led by the ELT coordinator.

  About you
  • A skilled professional with experience in health and social care, education or community development
  • Experience of multi-disciplinary working in an community rehabilitation settings
  • Experience working in an education or support role in relation to volunteers
  About us

  St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.

  Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.

  Why work for us?

  We can offer you:

  • Experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care
  • Development of specialist palliative care treatment skills
  • Opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss
  • Exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care
  • 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
  • Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
  • Season ticket/Welfare loans
  • Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
  • Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
  • Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

  The job is based at St Joseph’s. Some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development.

  Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

  For further information, please see the attached Vacancy Pack or contact

  Hannah Chapman, Therapies ManageratH.Chapman1@stjh.org.ukor 020 8525 6064.