Link Worker: Going Home from Hospital

Link Worker: Going Home from Hospital

35 hours per week (full-time)

flexible over Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Salary FTE: £25,806 per annum

Term: Permanent

Join our friendly ‘Going Home from Hospital’ team to support people to return home from hospital by listening to their needs, making referrals and connecting them to the opportunities and support available. We are looking for someone who enjoys team working, who has great interpersonal skills and the ability to problem solve, often in ‘real time’. Ideally, you’ll already have in-depth knowledge of the services offered by the voluntary sector, but if not you will be supported to learn. You’ll be working with other organisations in the health, social care and voluntary sectors to enable people to return home safely and on time with the support they need to live independently. This role is all about team work, for the benefit of individuals, in a fast-paced environment. If you like working with people, are a good listener, effective communicator and know how to build relationships with people, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone with the drive and commitment to help us make a difference.

You will mainly work from either Southmead Hospital or the BRI, but may occasionally be required to visit other locations such as City Hall. There is some opportunity for working from home on admin tasks. This is what the current postholder says:

“Age UK Bristol (AUKB) is possibly the best employer I've had. I have been well supported in my time in my role by various members, including members of other teams! I have loved every second of the role. I have learnt so much, and I feel like this has given me such valuable experience that I will take forward with me in all future roles I have. Everyone in the team is dedicated and exceptionally kind and caring. I could not have flourished the way I have without them. From day one, I have been treated so incredibly well by everyone I have met. I really feel part of the AUKB family. The work of the team has proven so invaluable to the hospital environment and patient experience. Even if we are just someone to listen, patients appreciate what we do. I feel like I've been doing good work every single second of this role. I have felt valued and looked after during my time at AUKB.”

You will benefit from:

• Bike to work scheme
• Flexible working including flexi-time and hybrid-working
• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing training, support and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An employer which values its staff

You will be working with a cross-sector team of professionals within the hospital and supported by a friendly team of people who are based at Age UK Bristol’s office at The Withywood Centre, Queens Road, BS13 8QA.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply to work with us.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Perring or Aria MacDonald, Managers of our Going Home from Hospital service, email goinghomemanager@ageukbristol.org.uk. 

To apply: Please request an application pack by sending an email to hr@ageukbristol.org.uk or call 0117 928 1530.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the deadline if we receive a high number of applications.  Please apply early to avoid to disappointment.

 Closing Date for Applications: mid-day on Friday 24^th April 2026

Interviews: to be arranged w/c 5^th May 2026.