Support Worker

Support Worker
Location: Shrewsbury
Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Friday)
Contract type: Fixed term to end March 2024
Salary: £19,838 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Driving Requirement: UK manual licence for driving British Red Cross vehicle

Do you love helping people in need?

Are you passionate and eager with great people skills and would love a rewarding role where you feel you make a difference to someone’s day?

No professional experience? No problem!

If you can make someone feel contented and at ease then you’d be perfect as a Support Worker in our team.

You will provide assistance to patients to enable them to be discharged in a safe and timely manner from Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. You will undertake non-medical tasks to free up the medical staff. This will enable them to focus on their clinical role whilst you make a patient’s stay as relaxed as possible.

A day in the life of a Support Worker:

You will act on referrals from Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to collect patients who are ready for discharge.
You will provide transport, using British Red Cross vehicle, to ensure patients can be discharged and taken home.
You may be required to transport medication or equipment for patients as requested by the hospital.
You will ensure patients are settled at home following hospital discharge. You will collect prescriptions or shopping if required.
You will signpost patients to relevant services following a hospital stay. This can help them regain their independence at home and reduce the risk of being admitted to hospital again.

To be a successful Support Worker:

Do you have a full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of two years?
Do you have a knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care?
Are you thoughtful, caring and patient?

Please note, there is no personal care or administering of medication for this role.

The closing date for your application is Sunday 10th December 2023.

Please note that early application is urged as we reserve the right to close the advert early.

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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