Support Worker

### About The Role **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. **What You’ll Do** - Respond 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. This is a **hands-on, community-based role** where no two days are the same. You’ll need flexibility and confidence working in different locations across Sandwell. **Shift Pattern** The service is operational 365 days a year and is open from 9am till 8pm - Includes **one weekend every three weeks**. - Rotas provided **3 months in advance**. **A full Job Description and Person Specification is available to download.** Interested? The **closing** **date** for applications is 23.59 on **Wednesday 11th November 2026**. **In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:** - **Flexible working:** Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. - **Holidays:** 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave. - **Pension Scheme:** Up to 6% contributory pension. - **Recognition Platform:** Managers can reward great work with retail vouchers. - **Discounts:** Discounts through our Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more. - **Wellbeing Support:** Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. - **Learning & Development:** A range of career and learning opportunities. - **Will Writing Service:** Access to a free will writing service. - **Death in Service**: A tax-free lump sum paid to your beneficiary in the event of your death. - **Cycle2Work:** Lease a bicycle through the scheme **.** We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. **Together, we are the world's emergency responders** ### About The Candidate ### About The Company Share - Facebook - X - LinkedIn - [Email](https://careers.redcross.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-email.aspx?VacancyID=13467)