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British Red Cross; Hove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full UK Driving Licence

Business mileage reimbursed

Job summary

British Red Cross in Brighton and Hove is seeking a kind and reliable Support Worker to assist people after hospital stays with practical and emotional support. The role is field-based, part-time, and permanent, with a weekend-shift pattern and a requirement for a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

No formal care experience is required; candidates should be patient, warm, and able to put service users at ease. Mileage is reimbursed, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• No formal care experience? That’s okay.

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 personalised support plan for each service user.
• Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Support Worker

Company: British Red Cross

Salary: from £24,479 a year, pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Brighton and Hove

Working pattern: Field-based

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Sept 2026

Closing date: 13 Oct 2026

Hours: 29.5 per week this will include weekend working

Contract: Permanent

Additional Information: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle. (Business mileage reimbursed)

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Work shift pattern alternates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - One week. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - The other week.

Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives the moment they leave hospital? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector?

We’re looking for someone kind, reliable, and full of positive energy to join our Health and Care team as a Support Worker. If you’re the type of person who enjoys helping others feel safe and supported, you could make a real difference in someone’s life. No formal care experience? That’s okay. If you’re patient, thoughtful, and can make someone feel at ease, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be a lifeline for people who may be feeling vulnerable after a hospital stay. Whether it’s helping with shopping, checking in with a phone call, or simply being a friendly face, your support will help people live more independently. It’s more than just a job - it’s a chance to give back, grow your skills, and be part of a team that truly cares.

Responsibilities / Day-to-day

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 personalised support plan for each service user.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Support Worker - Assisted Discharge

Location: Hove, East Sussex

Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro rata (£13.45 per hour)

Hours: 29.5 per week this will include weekend working

Contract: Permanent

Additional Information: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle. (Business mileage reimbursed)

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Work shift pattern alternates: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - One week. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - The other week.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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