Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science)

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

Job Announcement

ExtraCare Charitable Trust are looking for a Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science)!

We are seeking a Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science) to play a pivotal role in strengthening our evidence base and shaping the future of our services. You will conduct and support applied research that directly improves residents’ physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Working across our villages and with external partners, you will design and deliver mixed-methods research, evaluate the impact of our care and wellbeing models, and translate findings into practical recommendations that influence service development and policy.

This is a great opportunity to see your research make a tangible, real-world difference to the lives of older people.

Benefits of the role include:

• 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

Role Details

• Role: Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week-time, permanent)
• Location: Head Office, Coventry, CV3 2SN
• Salary: £32,000 per annum

Key Duties:

• Plan, design, and implement research projects that align with ExtraCare’s strategic goals;
• Employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods to assess factors affecting older adults’ quality of life (e.g., health services access, mobility, social inclusion, mental wellbeing);
• Ensure research methodologies adhere to ethical standards, especially when working with vulnerable populations;
• Work cross-functionally with care teams, village staff, residents, families, and stakeholders;
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and co-design sessions to ensure research reflects lived experience;
• Respond to internal Insights Requests, supporting other teams through evidence generation and analysis.

Our ideal candidate will have experience designing and conducting applied research, particularly in healthcare, ageing, or wellbeing. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex findings clearly. You should possess a genuine care for enhancing older adults' quality of life.

Please see job description for further information about this exciting opportunity!

Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as our new Researcher (Care, Wellbeing & Social Science).
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026

Proposed interview date:

• Week commencing Monday 12th January 2026, and/or week commencing Monday 19th January 2026

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current "UK Visa Sponsorship" scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early. Be one of the first to apply!