Applied Researcher: Aging & Wellbeing Impact

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable trust focused on wellbeing is looking for a Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science) to play a pivotal role in enhancing services for older adults. This position involves designing and delivering mixed-methods research, evaluating the impact of care models, and translating findings into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied research, communication skills, and a genuine interest in improving the quality of life for older individuals. A competitive salary of £32,000 per annum is offered along with other benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension (up to 9%)

Buy and sell holiday

Free life insurance

Cycle2work scheme

Attendance reward

Free use of on-site location gyms

Qualifications

• Experience designing and conducting applied research, particularly in healthcare, ageing, or wellbeing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex findings clearly.
• Genuine care for enhancing older adults' quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement research projects aligning with strategic goals.
• Employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods to assess quality of life factors.
• Ensure research methodologies adhere to ethical standards.
• Work cross-functionally with teams, staff, residents, families, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and co-design sessions.
• Respond to internal requests supporting evidence generation and analysis.

Job description

A charitable trust focused on wellbeing is looking for a Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science) to play a pivotal role in enhancing services for older adults. This position involves designing and delivering mixed-methods research, evaluating the impact of care models, and translating findings into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied research, communication skills, and a genuine interest in improving the quality of life for older individuals. A competitive salary of £32,000 per annum is offered along with other benefits.