Casual Support Worker

British Red Cross; Armagh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the British Red Cross as a Support Worker at Daisy Hill Hospital and make a difference in people's lives. Engage with patients during their hospital discharge, providing essential transport and comfort during their transition home. Ideal for someone caring, patient, and experienced in engaging with vulnerable individuals, this role offers flexibility and rewards for your commitment to helping others.

Benefits

Up to days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Learning & Development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Wellbeing Assistance

Team Working environment

CycleWork scheme

Interest-free commuting loan

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Valid UK driving license held for a minimum of two years.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and transporting patients ready for discharge.
• Ensuring patients are settled at home post-discharge.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

IT Literacy

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About The Role

Support Worker
Location: Based in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, County Armagh

Contract type: Casual
Rate of pay: £ per hour
Manual UK driving licence held for minimum of two years is essential

Are you outgoing and enthusiastic with great people skills? Read on if you have a natural way to make people feel comfortable and cared for....

You could make a difference to someone's day by assisting their discharge from Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. At British Red Cross, we put people at the heart of what we do and that’s what this role is all about. You'll be a friendly face to someone who may be struggling to do things for themselves due to age, illness, or vulnerability. It’s not just a job, but an amazing way to give back to your community.

What does a day in the life of a Support Worker involve?

• Acting on referrals from Daisy Hill Hospital to collect patients who are ready for discharge.
• Transporting patients home using a British Red Cross vehicle.
• Ensuring patients are settled at home following their hospital discharge.

What do you need to be a successful Support Worker?

• Are you thoughtful, caring and patient and have a natural way with vulnerable people?
• Do you have some experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting?
• Are you able to manage your own workload?
• Are you IT literate?

Please note, there is no personal care or administration of medication required in this role.

This is a really rewarding role for the right person so if this sounds like you, apply now! The closing date for your application is Sunday th June.

What will you get in return for your dedication and expertise?

• Holidays: Up to days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to % contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• CycleWork: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

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