Reed are working with a globally recognised organisation to recruit a dedicated Support Worker to join the team, providing essential assistance to service users in the Portsmouth area who have recently had a spell in hospital, enabling them to return to their own homes and avoid hospital re-admission.
This role involves responding to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals, assessing service users' needs, and developing support plans to promote independent living.
Support Worker, Assisted Discharge Service
- £11.44/hr plus holiday pay
- Mileage paid
- Portsmouth and local area
- Part-Time, 21hrs/week, NO WEEKENDS
Day to Day of the Role:
- Assist individuals returning from hospital or at risk of health decline, ensuring their safe transition back to their homes.
- Accompany service users to hospital appointments and other activities as outlined in their care/support plan.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of service users' needs and collaborate with them to create a tailored support plan.
- Monitor and report on service users' conditions, taking appropriate action if health deteriorates.
- Liaise with health, housing, and other professionals to ensure consistent support for service users.
- Perform risk assessments to ensure a safe living environment, respecting service users' dignity, choice, and rights.
- Conduct follow-up welfare checks, visits, and assist with activities to re-enable daily living skills.
- Provide practical and emotional support, including companionship, shopping assistance, and signposting to further support services.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in a S upport Worker role or similar position.
- Ability to assess needs and develop individual support plans.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and risk assessments.
- Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to the values of inclusivity, compassion, courage, and dynamism.
- Driver's Licence (Manual car) is essential for this role
Benefits:
- Holiday pay
- Paid weekly
- Access to High Street discounts (via RewardHub)
If you are interested in this Support Worker role, please APPLY NOW and you will be contacted for an informal conversation!