Location: Sandwell (covering West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton, Rowley Regis)
Salary: £25,877.80 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (5 days over a 7 day rolling rota. The service is opened 7 days week from 9am - 8 pm so the rota and shifts will be given in advance but they will be expected to work one full weekend in three)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2027
Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years and a willingness to drive service vehicles
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our 7-day hospital discharge service in Sandwell. You’ll work closely with hospital teams and partner organisations to help people return home safely after a hospital stay and maintain their independence.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that includes two Support Workers, two Coordinators, and a Service Manager.
What You’ll DoRespond to referrals and complete welfare calls and home visits.Attend hospital wards and discharge units to support patients.Provide practical and emotional support to aid recovery and independence.Assess needs, identify safeguarding concerns, and accurately record case notes.Signpost individuals to appropriate services and community resources.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Support Worker
Company: British Red Cross Salary: from £25,877 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Sandwell Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Contract Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
Summary
Support Worker - Assisted Discharge
Location: Sandwell (covering West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton, Rowley Regis)
Salary: £25,877.80 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (5 days over a 7 day rolling rota. The service is opened 7 days week from 9am - 8 pm so the rota and shifts will be given in advance but they will be expected to work one full weekend in three)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2027
Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years and a willingness to drive service vehicles
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our 7-day hospital discharge service in Sandwell. You’ll work closely with hospital teams and partner organisations to help people return home safely after a hospital stay and maintain their independence.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that includes two Support Workers, two Coordinators, and a Service Manager.
Essential requirements
What You’ll DoRespond to referrals and complete welfare calls and home visits.Attend hospital wards and discharge units to support patients.Provide practical and emotional support to aid recovery and independence.Assess needs, identify safeguarding concerns, and accurately record case notes.Signpost individuals to appropriate services and community resources.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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