Elim Housing Association
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Title: Project Worker (H.O.M.E.) Location: Wotton Lawn Mental Health Hospital Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 8th August 2025 Interview date: 13th August 2025 About Elim Housing Association Elim Housing Association is a provider of housing and support services in the West of England and Gloucestershire, our vision is 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives'. Elim's aim for its customers is to ensure that the housing and services Elim provide serve as a platform for growth, facilitating all our customers to achieve their aspirations. In this way, we make our homes truly life changing by ensuring that our service has a positive impact long after a person has left Elim accommodation. About the role: You'll be working as part of the Housing on Medical Exit (H.O.M.E) Service, which is funded by Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group for inpatients of Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals. They work with patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Supporting them to establish accommodation and independent living support solutions on discharge from hospital. Your day to day will involve: Working within hospital settings, in Gloucester and Cheltenham areas, to reduce repeat homelessness and improve outcomes for patients. Supporting the Assistant Team Leader to monitor the quality of support delivered by your team, reviewing impact, and ensuring a psychologically informed approach underpins support work. Achieving individual and team KPI's by supporting the Assistant Team Leader to manage budgets and service contracts, in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. Working with the Assistant Team Leader to model and embed the culture of continuous improvement within your services. Being responsible for attending and completing mandatory and other required training, development, and online courses About you: Understanding the causes of homelessness and social exclusion for patients and skills which are compatible with delivering a hospital discharge service. Experience of monitoring and reporting on service performance, identifying trends, and proactively steering teams to celebrate success and address gaps in performance. Experience of delivering services in line with quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and data protection legislation and frameworks. Excellent level of IT literacy, operate case management systems and ability to carry out own administrative workload. Highly effective communication skills that allow for effective and clear communication with colleagues and partners at all levels, patients, and all service stakeholders. A full drivers license and access to your own vehicle. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they develop their personal skills and capacity to meet the changing needs of their role. Other duties, commensurate with the post may also be required and staff will be consulted about any changes to their job description. You'll also be expected to follow our Elim CARES Values which were created in partnership with our customers, staff, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C - Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making. A - Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes and do what we say we will. R - Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim. E - Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve and build our services S - Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential. Elim colleagues benefit from: 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days. Company pension. Life Assurance. Annual bonus. Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking at Mynd House. How to apply: For more details on the role and to apply please click the APPLY button below and you'll be redirected to our site to complete your application. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values-driven culture that welcomes and embraces the diversity of our staff and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Healthcare Service Coordinator, Social Care Project Administrator, Project Officer, Social Support Officer, Health and Social Care Project Coordinator, Social Worker, Support Worker, Care Management, Social Services Officer, Care Service Provision Coordinator, Homelessness Support, Housing Project Coordinator will be considered for this role.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Project Worker (H.O.M.E.) Location: Wotton Lawn Mental Health Hospital Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum Job Type : Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: 8th August 2025 Interview date: 13th August 2025 About Elim Housing Association Elim Housing Association is a provider of housing and support services in the West of England and Gloucestershire, our vision is 'to meet housing need and deliver homes that change people's lives'. Elim's aim for its customers is to ensure that the housing and services Elim provide serve as a platform for growth, facilitating all our customers to achieve their aspirations. In this way, we make our homes truly life changing by ensuring that our service has a positive impact long after a person has left Elim accommodation. About the role: You'll be working as part of the Housing on Medical Exit (H.O.M.E) Service, which is funded by Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group for inpatients of Gloucester and Cheltenham hospitals. They work with patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Supporting them to establish accommodation and independent living support solutions on discharge from hospital. Your day to day will involve: Working within hospital settings, in Gloucester and Cheltenham areas, to reduce repeat homelessness and improve outcomes for patients. Supporting the Assistant Team Leader to monitor the quality of support delivered by your team, reviewing impact, and ensuring a psychologically informed approach underpins support work. Achieving individual and team KPI's by supporting the Assistant Team Leader to manage budgets and service contracts, in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures. Working with the Assistant Team Leader to model and embed the culture of continuous improvement within your services. Being responsible for attending and completing mandatory and other required training, development, and online courses About you: Understanding the causes of homelessness and social exclusion for patients and skills which are compatible with delivering a hospital discharge service. Experience of monitoring and reporting on service performance, identifying trends, and proactively steering teams to celebrate success and address gaps in performance. Experience of delivering services in line with quality assurance, health and safety compliance, and data protection legislation and frameworks. Excellent level of IT literacy, operate case management systems and ability to carry out own administrative workload. Highly effective communication skills that allow for effective and clear communication with colleagues and partners at all levels, patients, and all service stakeholders. A full drivers license and access to your own vehicle. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that they develop their personal skills and capacity to meet the changing needs of their role. Other duties, commensurate with the post may also be required and staff will be consulted about any changes to their job description. You'll also be expected to follow our Elim CARES Values which were created in partnership with our customers, staff, Board and other stakeholders, and they represent our commitment to how we deliver our services and work together successfully: C - Customers First - Customers are at the heart of our services and decision making. A - Aspirational and Accountable - We are ambitious for our customers, staff and stakeholders. We work with integrity, learn from mistakes and do what we say we will. R - Results - We work hard and deliver great results for our customers and for Elim. E - Everyone's view matters - We listen to understand, improve and build our services S - Supportive - We tackle challenges head on and inspire each other to achieve our potential. Elim colleagues benefit from: 25 days annual holiday rising to 30 days. Company pension. Life Assurance. Annual bonus. Health cash plan, which includes discounts to a wide range of shops and services. Free onsite car parking at Mynd House. How to apply: For more details on the role and to apply please click the APPLY button below and you'll be redirected to our site to complete your application. We are continuously developing our inclusive, values-driven culture that welcomes and embraces the diversity of our staff and customers. We are keen to increase our own diversity and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Healthcare Service Coordinator, Social Care Project Administrator, Project Officer, Social Support Officer, Health and Social Care Project Coordinator, Social Worker, Support Worker, Care Management, Social Services Officer, Care Service Provision Coordinator, Homelessness Support, Housing Project Coordinator will be considered for this role.
Service Support Workers Greater Portsmouth area Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2023 Hours: Full time and Part time hours available (35, 28 and 21 hours per week) Salary: £16,217 per annum (pro rata for part time) We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with great people skills to join our Independent Living team. At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Service Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, allowing them to continue living at home in comfort. You will provide reactive, focused and flexible support to adults following a hospital stay to enable early discharge when clinical needs have been met. You will assist the Independent Living Service Coordinator by undertaking duties required to meet the service users' needs in order to re-enable service users to remain in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission. You will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Health Professionals and will be required to have the ability to assess service users' needs, complete and follow a support plan for the individual. In addition, you will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. Please Note: This service normally runs Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm, but there are occasional weekend shifts as required by service users. There are full time (35) and part time (28 or 21) hours available. The role is expected to cover the following areas: Havant, Emsworth, Waterlooville, Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth and Hayling Island. Although the roles are currently due to end on 31st March, we expect them to get extended. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living & Crisis Response service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. This role could be for you if… You can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users. You're professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner. You're caring and kind, with a genuine interest making the lives of vulnerable people better Also, you should be the following: IT literate Be of legal age, full driving licence and have 2 years' experience Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care Can commute easily within the geographical area Closing date for application is 23.59 on Thursday 9th December 2021 with interviews to follow soon after. If you have any questions please email: , quoting job reference number #3006 This role includes working face to face with service users (both in hospital and in their homes) and social distancing will not be able to be maintained at all times therefore, it may not be suitable for people that cannot wear facemasks or may be at higher risk of harm from Covid-19. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro rata for part time Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Up to 6% contributory pension Flexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). Follow us on and on Linkedin - British Red Cross , to hear about our latest job vacancies. Connecting human kindness with human crisis
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Service Support Workers Greater Portsmouth area Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2023 Hours: Full time and Part time hours available (35, 28 and 21 hours per week) Salary: £16,217 per annum (pro rata for part time) We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with great people skills to join our Independent Living team. At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Service Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, allowing them to continue living at home in comfort. You will provide reactive, focused and flexible support to adults following a hospital stay to enable early discharge when clinical needs have been met. You will assist the Independent Living Service Coordinator by undertaking duties required to meet the service users' needs in order to re-enable service users to remain in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission. You will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Health Professionals and will be required to have the ability to assess service users' needs, complete and follow a support plan for the individual. In addition, you will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. Please Note: This service normally runs Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm, but there are occasional weekend shifts as required by service users. There are full time (35) and part time (28 or 21) hours available. The role is expected to cover the following areas: Havant, Emsworth, Waterlooville, Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth and Hayling Island. Although the roles are currently due to end on 31st March, we expect them to get extended. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living & Crisis Response service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. This role could be for you if… You can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users. You're professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner. You're caring and kind, with a genuine interest making the lives of vulnerable people better Also, you should be the following: IT literate Be of legal age, full driving licence and have 2 years' experience Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care Can commute easily within the geographical area Closing date for application is 23.59 on Thursday 9th December 2021 with interviews to follow soon after. If you have any questions please email: , quoting job reference number #3006 This role includes working face to face with service users (both in hospital and in their homes) and social distancing will not be able to be maintained at all times therefore, it may not be suitable for people that cannot wear facemasks or may be at higher risk of harm from Covid-19. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro rata for part time Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Up to 6% contributory pension Flexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). Follow us on and on Linkedin - British Red Cross , to hear about our latest job vacancies. Connecting human kindness with human crisis
Service Support Worker - Assisted Discharge - Casual Location: Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and travel within the area up to 30 minutes Contract type: Casual Hours: As and when required, various shifts available. Shifts are 12 noon to 8pm over 7 days. (shifts at other sites available too) Salary: £8.91 per hour We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person with great people skills to join our Independent Living team. At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Service Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, allowing them to continue living at home in comfort. Working from Royal Victoria Hospital, you will provide a transport and resettlement service to service users living within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust area, ensuring that they get home safely and are comfortable. You will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Community Health Professionals and will be required to have the ability to assess service users' needs. In addition, you will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate to enable the individual to live independently in their own home. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. The Service Support Worker will act as contingency for the Service Coordinator when required and may need to provide cover for their colleagues at other hospitals served by the Red Cross in the area. Service confidentiality and safeguarding vulnerable people are key responsibilities of the role. The responsibilities of this post do not include personal care or management of medication. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR)supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. About you: In order to be successful in your application you must be able to demonstrate experience of working with vulnerable adults. You will also demonstrate that you are a good communicator who can manage set tasks to agreed timescales. Furthermore, you will have experience preparing and keeping written records and reports. You will have the ability to work with NHS professionals, community organisations, care agencies and relatives in order to support people in the community to live safely and supported at home. You should also be the following: Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) Understand how to improve service quality for the benefit of users Able to deal with queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner Full driving licence holder with a driving licence which allows you to operate a manual transmission vehicle (please note that, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements, applicants must be aged 21 or over and must have held their licence for a minimum of two full years) Willing to work flexible hours when service requirements dictate Closing date for application is 23.59 on Wednesday the 8th of December 2021 with interviews to follow from Wednesday the 15th of December. This role requires use of full Personal Protective Equipment, including Fluid resistant face masks, to be worn at all times while delivering services. This will be provided for you. The role will involve frontline work with vulnerable services users and will not always allow for a 2 meter social distance to be maintained. You will be asked to complete a Risk assessment to confirm you are able to take up Frontline work, at onboarding stage. If you consider yourself to be a person at greater risk from Covid or you are unable to wear a facemask for long periods of time then this role may not be suitable for you. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). 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Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Service Support Worker - Assisted Discharge - Casual Location: Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast and travel within the area up to 30 minutes Contract type: Casual Hours: As and when required, various shifts available. Shifts are 12 noon to 8pm over 7 days. (shifts at other sites available too) Salary: £8.91 per hour We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person with great people skills to join our Independent Living team. At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Service Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, allowing them to continue living at home in comfort. Working from Royal Victoria Hospital, you will provide a transport and resettlement service to service users living within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust area, ensuring that they get home safely and are comfortable. You will respond to referrals from Clinicians and Community Health Professionals and will be required to have the ability to assess service users' needs. In addition, you will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate to enable the individual to live independently in their own home. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. The Service Support Worker will act as contingency for the Service Coordinator when required and may need to provide cover for their colleagues at other hospitals served by the Red Cross in the area. Service confidentiality and safeguarding vulnerable people are key responsibilities of the role. The responsibilities of this post do not include personal care or management of medication. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR)supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. About you: In order to be successful in your application you must be able to demonstrate experience of working with vulnerable adults. You will also demonstrate that you are a good communicator who can manage set tasks to agreed timescales. Furthermore, you will have experience preparing and keeping written records and reports. You will have the ability to work with NHS professionals, community organisations, care agencies and relatives in order to support people in the community to live safely and supported at home. You should also be the following: Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) Understand how to improve service quality for the benefit of users Able to deal with queries in a diplomatic, professional and confidential manner Full driving licence holder with a driving licence which allows you to operate a manual transmission vehicle (please note that, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements, applicants must be aged 21 or over and must have held their licence for a minimum of two full years) Willing to work flexible hours when service requirements dictate Closing date for application is 23.59 on Wednesday the 8th of December 2021 with interviews to follow from Wednesday the 15th of December. This role requires use of full Personal Protective Equipment, including Fluid resistant face masks, to be worn at all times while delivering services. This will be provided for you. The role will involve frontline work with vulnerable services users and will not always allow for a 2 meter social distance to be maintained. You will be asked to complete a Risk assessment to confirm you are able to take up Frontline work, at onboarding stage. If you consider yourself to be a person at greater risk from Covid or you are unable to wear a facemask for long periods of time then this role may not be suitable for you. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). 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Service Support Worker -Support at Home Location: Hull Red cross office covering East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull and surrounding area Contract type: Fixed term to the end of March 2022 with the possibility of an extension Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 10am to 6pm each day Salary: £16,914 per annum pro rata. We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person with great people skills to join our Independent Living team.At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, transporting them home in Red Cross vehicles and allowing them to continue living safely at home. You will provide reactive, focused and flexible support to adults following a hospital stay to enable early discharge when clinical needs have been met. You will assist the Independent Living Service Coordinators by undertaking duties required to meet the service users' needs in order to re-enable service users to remain in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission. You will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate to enable the individual to live independently in their own home. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR)supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. This role could be for you if… You can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users. You're professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner You love being flexible. Working hours out with the norm suits you. Also, you should be the following: Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) IT literate Full driving licence holder (manual licence essential) Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care Closing date for application is 23.59 on Sunday the 19th of December 2021 with interviews to follow. This role requires use of full Personal Protective Equipment, including Fluid resistant face masks, to be worn at all times while delivering services. This will be provided for you. The role will involve frontline work with vulnerable services users and will not always allow for a 2 meter social distance to be maintained. You will be asked to complete a Risk assessment to confirm you are able to take up Frontline work, at onboarding stage. If you consider yourself to be a person at greater risk from Covid or you are unable to wear a facemask for long periods of time then this role may not be suitable for you. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). 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Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Service Support Worker -Support at Home Location: Hull Red cross office covering East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull and surrounding area Contract type: Fixed term to the end of March 2022 with the possibility of an extension Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 10am to 6pm each day Salary: £16,914 per annum pro rata. We've got an opportunity... Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector? We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person with great people skills to join our Independent Living team.At the British Red Cross, we put the people that need us at the heart of what we do. As a Support Worker, you will provide the support and care which can make a vital difference to the quality of people's lives, transporting them home in Red Cross vehicles and allowing them to continue living safely at home. You will provide reactive, focused and flexible support to adults following a hospital stay to enable early discharge when clinical needs have been met. You will assist the Independent Living Service Coordinators by undertaking duties required to meet the service users' needs in order to re-enable service users to remain in their own home and prevent hospital re-admission. You will be providing practical and emotional support in the service user's own home and signposting to other services where appropriate to enable the individual to live independently in their own home. Not only will your role allow people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives, but a career within Independent Living can be both rewarding and satisfying, providing extensive progression opportunities and allowing you to build meaningful relationships with both colleagues and service users. Say hello to the team... The Independent Living (IL) & Crisis Response (CR) service (IL/CR)supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care and emergency services. This role could be for you if… You can make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users. You're professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner You love being flexible. Working hours out with the norm suits you. Also, you should be the following: Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent by experience) IT literate Full driving licence holder (manual licence essential) Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care Closing date for application is 23.59 on Sunday the 19th of December 2021 with interviews to follow. This role requires use of full Personal Protective Equipment, including Fluid resistant face masks, to be worn at all times while delivering services. This will be provided for you. The role will involve frontline work with vulnerable services users and will not always allow for a 2 meter social distance to be maintained. You will be asked to complete a Risk assessment to confirm you are able to take up Frontline work, at onboarding stage. If you consider yourself to be a person at greater risk from Covid or you are unable to wear a facemask for long periods of time then this role may not be suitable for you. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leaveUp to 6% contributory pensionFlexible working policy A little bit more about us... The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started. At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively. If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website. As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). 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