Home-from-Hospital Support Worker | Flexible Benefits

British Red Cross; England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Annual leave 36 days

Pension scheme

Learning & Development

Discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our Home from Hospital team in East Sussex. You will support adults discharged from hospital with practical help, welfare calls, shopping and home visits, helping them regain independence.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, and offers flexible working options including remote and hybrid arrangements, along with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Kind, calm and confident approach with great people skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Basic IT skills and commitment to following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload to provide emotional and practical support for service users discharged from hospital, 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 personalised support plan for each service user.

Skills

People skills

Independence

Teamwork

Driving licence

IT skills

Job description

British Red Cross is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our Home from Hospital team in East Sussex. You will support adults discharged from hospital with practical help, welfare calls, shopping and home visits, helping them regain independence.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, and offers flexible working options including remote and hybrid arrangements, along with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.