Health Coordinator

About this role:

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Outreach team in partnership with Dartford Borough Council. The health coordinator role will work with people rough sleeping in Dartford improving access to services and facilities to reduce health inequalities in the borough. Working closely with a range of health care professionals - GPs mental health and community services and holistic support services to offer practical social and emotional support.

Situated within the community the role will facilitate connecting people with practical social and emotional support that will improve their health and wellbeing. This includes the management of volunteers.

The individuals accessing the service are likely to be entrenched street homeless people have complex support needs and have a history of non-engagement. If you are proactive have excellent communication and negotiation skills and want to support people to have a life beyond the streets then please get in touch.

You will be working as part of a wraparound holistic service. You will need a compassionate approach and the ability to work with each client to set clear goals and boundaries to empower them on a person-centred program of rehabilitation.

The role requires:

• Excellent communication
• Negotiation skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Compassionate approach

Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children youngpeopleand adults at risk.

Hours: 30 per week

Working pattern: Working hours within 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Working days to be discussed upon appointment.

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Interview date: 12May 2026

Please note salaries are pro-rata for part-time positions.

Our application form and interview process have been designed to assess your transferable skills rather than direct experience. This helps remove barriers for people who may have the right values abilities and potential but may not have formal experience in the role theyre applying for. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please have a look atthe application guidanceandjob descriptionat the bottom of the pageto give you the best chance of being shortlisted.

For further information about the role or to have an informal chat with the recruiting manager please contact Tony Waiteon or email

For any further informationregardingthe application process please contact.

Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless vulnerable and isolated. At Porchlight we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability the most excluded are included and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk.