Community Support Worker

British Red Cross; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days annual leave

Pension up to 6%

Recognition platform

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a Support Worker for Discharge to Assess in Aberdeen. The role involves visiting service users at home to assess needs, creating tailored support plans, and assisting with daily living activities to promote independence.

The ideal candidate has experience in care, strong communication skills, and knowledge of NHS and social care services. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of NHS and social care services, and how to access them.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Visiting service users in their homes to assess needs and create tailored support plans.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Liaising with health, housing, and social care professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Carrying out welfare checks and helping individuals rebuild their independence.

Skills

Experience in care

Communication skills

NHS knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

Support Worker- Discharge to Assess

Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £13.45 Per Hour

Hours: As and when required.

Contract: Casual

Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting.

Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life every single day?

Are you passionate about helping people live independently in their own homes? Do you thrive in fast-paced, person-centred environments? As a Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our regulated service, responding to referrals from health professionals and providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults. You’ll help prevent hospital re-admissions and promote wellbeing by enabling individuals to regain confidence and independence. Could you be the person who brings kindness and stability when it’s needed most?

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

• Visiting service users in their homes to assess needs and create tailored support plans.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Liaising with health, housing, and social care professionals to ensure consistent support.
• Carrying out welfare checks and helping individuals rebuild their independence.

To be a successful Support Worker, what will you need?

• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of NHS and social care services, and how to access them.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

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) plus the option to buy extra leave.
• Pension Scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Recognition Platform: Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers.
• Discounts: Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Learning & Development: A range of career and learning opportunities.
• Will Writing Service: Access to a free will writing service.
• Death in Service: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders