Job Description:

Service Support Worker – Support at Home (Casual) x 2
Location: British Red Cross, The Worx, Units 2-3, 1 Beverley Road, Blundell’s Corner, Hull HU3 1XS

Hours: Service operates Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm

Contract type: Casual

Salary: £10.42 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 two passionate and enthusiastic people with great people skills to join our Independent Living team as Service Support Workers covering Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In the UK, thousands of people struggle with everyday living. Whether they’re suffering from loneliness, or lack the physical ability to complete day-to-day tasks, it’s our responsibility to do what we can to help.

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.

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 & 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 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 and access to own vehicle
• Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care

Closing date for application is 23.59 on Monday 8th May 2023 with interviews to follow.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy

Connecting human kindness with human crisis