Home First Planner and Administrator
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a highly organised and proactive Planner and Administrator to join the new Home First service, which helps people regain independence after hospital discharge. You will coordinate patient visits, manage service capacity, and provide comprehensive administrative support to the multidisciplinary team. The position involves working a 1 in 5 weekend rota and is based at the Home First Hub in Brockworth. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to improve patient outcomes.
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C and above.
- NVQ level 3 in administration or an appropriate equivalent qualification or experience.
- RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience.
- LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
- Experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment with evidence of telephone communication skills
- Experience supporting teams or managers and setting up/running effective office systems
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with the NHS/local authority
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Packages, e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of computers and keyboards
- Confident to liaise with other organisations and people as appropriate.
- Previous experience and competency of an electronic patient records (e.g. SystmOne)
- Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C and above.
- NVQ level 3 in administration or an appropriate equivalent qualification or experience.
- RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience.
- LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
- Experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment
- Experience of working in a customer-facing environment with evidence of telephone communication skills
- Experience supporting teams or managers and setting up/running effective office systems
- Previous experience of working with the NHS/local authority
- PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Packages, e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of computers and keyboards
- Confident to liaise with other organisations and people as appropriate.
- Previous experience and competency of an electronic patient records (e.g. SystmOne)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Home First Planner and Administrator
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
Be part of an exciting new service launching on 1 September 2026.
The Home First service is transforming the way support is delivered to people following discharge from hospital, helping them regain independence and remain safely in their own homes. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Planner and Administrator to play a vital role in the success of this new countywide service.
Working at the heart of the operational team, you will be responsible for coordinating patient visits, managing service capacity and demand, and ensuring resources are deployed effectively to meet the needs of the people we support. You will also provide comprehensive administrative support to the multidisciplinary team, acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients, carers and partner organisations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving and wants to make a direct contribution to improving patient outcomes and service efficiency.
You will be part of a weekend rota, working 1 in every 5, and based at the Home First Hub in Brockworth.
Main duties of the job
As a Home First Planner and Administrator, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling pa
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