Support Worker, Community Health

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?

• 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.

• A kind, calm and confident approach with great people skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.
• Basic IT skills and a commitment to following procedures.

• Flexible working:
  Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Wellbeing Support:
  Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

• Entry level

• Contract

At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks:
Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders.