Support Worker

British Red Cross; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: Remote and hybrid

36 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension scheme: Up to 6%

Learning & Development opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Headspace App and wellbeing support

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a Support Worker to assist discharge-to-assess in South Ayrshire with travel around the area. The casual role pays £13.45 per hour and aims to support vulnerable adults to live independently at home.

You will respond to referrals from health professionals, visit service users to assess needs, and help create tailored support plans, while assisting with daily living tasks to promote wellbeing. Registration with the SSSC within 3 months is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with physical, sensory, or mental health needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work 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.

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

Health needs experience

Strong communication skills

Independent and team worker

NHS knowledge

Job description

Support Worker - Discharge to Assess

Location: South Ayrshire with travel around the area

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Zero, 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.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 31st October 2026.

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) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• 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