Assessment Support Worker
Location: Dundee (travel will be required throughout the area)
Hours: 35 and 24 hours roles available
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £21,840 per annum, pro-rata for role under 24 hours
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle (mileage paid for business use). We will also consider applications from non-drivers.
Are you compassionate and dedicated? If so, you could make a meaningful impact on peoples' lives.
Our new innovative Discharge to Access Service is transforming the way patients transition from hospital care to their homes. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by facilitating a smooth transition from hospital to home.
Are you ready to join us in our mission to spread the power of kindness?
A day in the life of an Assessment Support Worker will involve:
Providing support and resources to empower people to regain their independence and confidence whilst maintaining their dignity.
Creating care plans tailored to service users needs and goals.
Working with healthcare professionals, social workers, and other team members to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to care.
Monitor and evaluate individuals progress, adjusting care plans as needed to promote optimal recovery and well-being.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of interactions, care plans, and progress.
Assisting and enabling individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation medication management, and mobility support.
To be a successful Assessment Support Worker:
Do you have a full UK manual driving licence?
Do you have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care?
Are you able to make things great? You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
Can you act in a professional manner, dealing with queries diplomatically and confidentially?
This role requires flexible working as it can have fast paced changes.
You could be working with different service users across your shift or working with one service user for extended periods of time.
Shift patterns include: 8am-2pm, 9am-3pm, 2pm-8pm,3pm-9pm and nightshifts are 8pm-8am and 9pm-9am.
A full Job description and Person Specification which includes a list of the essential criteria for the role are available for download.
Closing date for applications is 17th November 2024.
Please note that early application is encouraged, as we’ll be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert in advance of the advertised closing date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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