Support Worker – Assisted Discharge Service - Gloucestershire
Location: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, GL1 3NN
Salary: £22,932 per annum (pro-rata for under 35 hours) Job Share Available
Hours: Various hours available. Shifts Available 10am to 8pm weekday and 10am to 5pm weekends (working one weekend per month)
Contract: Permanent
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum for 2 years
What happens when someone is ready to leave hospital but has no one to help them get home or settle in? That’s where you come in.
As a Support Worker in our Assisted Discharge Service, you’ll help vulnerable adults return home safely and comfortably. You’ll assess their needs, ensure their home is ready, and provide short-term support to reduce the risk of readmission.
Key Responsibilities
- Transporting patients’ home and ensuring their environment is safe and comfortable
- Collecting prescriptions, checking food supplies, and completing light household tasks
- Offering emotional support and guidance, helping service users regain independence
- Liaising with hospital staff and responding to referrals from clinicians
Note: This role does not involve personal care (e.g. bathing, cleaning, or administering medication).
What We’re Looking For
- The Right to Work in the UK (we’re unable to offer sponsorship)
- A full UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Understanding of NHS and Social Care services
- Professionalism, discretion, and flexibility to work outside standard hours
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download.
Closing date for applications is 24th September 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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