Support Worker

Full Job Description

Support Worker - Assisted Discharge

Location: Gloucester Royal Hospital, GL1 3NN

Salary: £24,479 per annum, pro rata (£13.45 per hour)

Hours: 24 per week - 10am to 8pm weekday and 10am to 5pm weekends (working one weekend per month)

Contract: Permanent

Driving Requirements: Full UK Manual Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives the moment they leave hospital? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector?

We’re looking for someone kind, reliable, and full of positive energy to join our Health and Care team as a Support Worker. If you’re the type of person who enjoys helping others feel safe and supported, you could make a real difference in someone’s life. No formal care experience? That’s okay. If you’re patient, thoughtful, and can make someone feel at ease, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

As a Support Worker, you’ll be a lifeline for people who may be feeling vulnerable after a hospital stay. Whether it’s helping with shopping, checking in with a phone call, or simply being a friendly face, your support will help people live more independently. It’s more than just a job - it’s a chance to give back, grow your skills, and be part of a team that truly cares.

What will a day in the life of a Support Worker involve?

• Providing practical and emotional support, including welfare calls, shopping, and home visits.

• Supporting adults after a hospital stay to help them recover safely at home.

• Responding to referrals from clinicians and community health professionals.

• Assessing needs and following a personalised support plan for each service user.

To be a successful Support Worker, what will you need?

• A kind, calm and confident approach with great people skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.

• Basic IT skills and a commitment to following procedures.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 27th October 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

Qualifications And Requirements

• Driving Roles - Driving License, General Skills - Team Work, Retail Skills - Retail, General Skills - Organisational Skills, General Skills - Driving, General Skills - Listening, General Skills - Flexibility, RSRFL Skills - Wellbeing, General Skills - Assessment, General Skills - Development, ILCR Skills - Emotional Support, ILCR Skills - Discharge, ILCR Skills - Referrals, ILCR Skills - Support Plan, ILCR Skills - Welfare, General Skills - CONFIDENT, Fundraising Skills - Event, Support Work* - Support worker

• Driving Roles - Driving License, General Skills - Team Work, Retail Skills - Retail, General Skills - Organisational Skills, General Skills - Driving, General Skills - Listening, General Skills - Flexibility, RSRFL Skills - Wellbeing, General Skills - Assessment, General Skills - Development, ILCR Skills - Emotional Support, ILCR Skills - Discharge, ILCR Skills - Referrals, ILCR Skills - Support Plan, ILCR Skills - Welfare, General Skills - CONFIDENT, Fundraising Skills - Event, Support Work* - Support worker