About The Role Service Support Worker - Assisted Discharge
Location: Community Work, with travel around the area
Hours: 35 per week
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until end of March 2025
Salary: £21,840 per annum, pro-rata
Driving Requirement: A full UK driving license is required An Exciting Opportunity Alert!
Join our Assisted Discharge team in Hampshire!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives?
Do you thrive in a supportive and caring environment?
We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team as a Support Worker- Assisted Discharge in Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of individuals within our community.
A day in the life of a Support Worker will included; Taking patients home from hospital.
Supporting individuals ensuring that they have basic resettlement on their return home, ensuring there is food, water and heat available to them.
Building positive relationships with service users, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensuring all care documentation is accurate and up to date.
To be a successful Support Worker you'll need; Previous experience in a similar care, preferably within a healthcare or social care setting.
Compassionate and empathetic nature, with a strong desire to make a positive impact on individuals lives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of person-centred care principles and a commitment to upholding dignity and autonomy.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and reliability.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
A full UK driving license is required
If you are enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Join our supportive team and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it.
The closing date for applications is 14th January 2025.
Please note that early application is encouraged, as we'll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK.
During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers.
We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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