Support Worker – Assisted Discharge | Flexible & Driving

British Red Cross; Southease; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts and rewards

Learning & development

Death in Service

Job summary

British Red Cross in Hove, East Sussex, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist discharge from hospital and help clients remain safe at home. The role involves travel around the area and requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

No formal care experience is required, but a kind, patient approach is essential. This casual position offers flexible hours and meaningful, person-centred support to those transitioning from hospital care.

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.
• Basic IT skills and 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 personalised support plan for each service user.

Skills

Kind and calm approach

People skills

Independent and team worker

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

British Red Cross in Hove, East Sussex, is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist discharge from hospital and help clients remain safe at home. The role involves travel around the area and requires a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

No formal care experience is required, but a kind, patient approach is essential. This casual position offers flexible hours and meaningful, person-centred support to those transitioning from hospital care.