Support Worker, Community Health

Support Worker – Assisted Discharge

Location:

Bristol Royal Infirmary and community work – Monday 10am-6pm Community based, Tuesday-Friday 12pm-8pm Hospital based – Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Salary: £24,479 per annum pro-rata (£13.45 per hour);

Hours:

21 per week;

Contract:

Permanent;
Driving:
Full UK manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle;
Sponsorship:
Not offered.

Seeking a kind, reliable, and positive‑energy team member who will support patients transitioning from hospital to home. No formal care experience required – ideally patient, thoughtful, and able to make a person feel at ease.

• Provide practical and emotional support including welfare calls, shopping, and home visits.
• Support adults after a hospital stay to help them recover safely at home.
• Respond to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals.
• Assess needs and follow 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.
• 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.
• Cycle2
  
  Work:
  Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK‑based roles. During your application, you’ll have the option to apply under the scheme.

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.