Post-Hospital Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Will writing service

Cycle to work

Job summary

British Red Cross in Hove is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist discharge from hospital and help clients recover at home. This role involves practical and emotional support, home visits, and welfare calls to promote independence.

A flexible, compassionate professional with the ability to work with a team and independently is required, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The position is permanent with weekend work and hybrid options.

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 willingness to drive service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support, including welfare calls, shopping, and home visits.
• Support adults after a hospital stay to help them recover safely at home.
• Respond to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals.
• Assess needs and follow a personalised support plan for each service user.

Skills

People skills

Independent working

Reliable & patient

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

British Red Cross in Hove is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist discharge from hospital and help clients recover at home. This role involves practical and emotional support, home visits, and welfare calls to promote independence.

A flexible, compassionate professional with the ability to work with a team and independently is required, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The position is permanent with weekend work and hybrid options.