HIU Lead

HIU Lead

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, (Hybrid home and office) with travel around the area

Salary: £31,262 per annum

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Additional Requirement: To transport Service Users, applicants must have a full licence (2 years) and access to a vehicle which can be insured for business purposes.

Are you ready to make a real difference by helping people reduce their reliance on emergency care services?

Do you want to help people navigate complex health and social care systems? Are you passionate about reducing unnecessary emergency service use and improving lives? As a High Intensity Use Lead, you’ll work directly with individuals who frequently access urgent care services. You’ll help them identify unmet needs, build coping strategies, and connect with the right support. This role is vital in creating a more compassionate, efficient, and person-centred care environment.

What will a day in the life of a HIU Lead involve?

• Supporting individuals with complex needs to reduce their use of A&E, 999, and mental health services.
• Building strong relationships with health, social care, and emergency service partners.
• Creating personalised support plans and co-producing exit strategies with service users.
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and advocating for service users across agencies.

To be a successful HIU Lead, what will you need?

• Experience in casework across mental health, substance use, or other community-based services.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to influence and support vulnerable individuals.
• Confidence in managing safeguarding concerns and working independently.
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Interested?

The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Wednesday the 17th of June 2026 with interviews to follow the week commencing the 22nd of June.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.