Compassionate Discharge Support Specialist

British Red Cross; England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to individuals after hospital stays. The role involves helping with daily tasks, ensuring safe recovery at home, and creating a positive impact in people's lives. Ideal candidates are kind, calm, and possess great people skills. This position offers flexible working options, generous holidays, and development opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Up to 6% contributory pension

Flexible working options

Learning & Development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Wellbeing support programs

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• A kind, calm, and confident approach with great people skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving license and willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Basic IT skills and a commitment to following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing practical and emotional support, including welfare calls, shopping, and home visits.
• Supporting adults after a hospital stay to help them recover safely at home.
• Responding to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals.
• Assessing needs and following a personalized support plan for each service user.

Skills

Great people skills

Ability to work independently

Calm and confident approach

Basic IT skills

Job description

A leading healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to individuals after hospital stays. The role involves helping with daily tasks, ensuring safe recovery at home, and creating a positive impact in people's lives. Ideal candidates are kind, calm, and possess great people skills. This position offers flexible working options, generous holidays, and development opportunities.