This is a new post, which aims to provide practical and administrative support to the Assisted Discharge Service Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and a team of volunteers. As the Team Support Worker, you will ensure that the volunteers deliver the person-centred emotional and practical assistance within the timeframe and criteria stipulated by the Assisted Discharge service and in accordance with Red Cross policies. The post holder will assist with the development of community risk assessments and ensure they are adhered to by volunteers and staff at all times.  You will also assist with the transport of medically fit patients from the hospital to their homes and ensure they are settled in and comfortable. This service will run for 7 days a week over the pilot period.

The post holder will maintain and update administrative and communication systems in support of high quality service delivery, assist with the assessment of clients in the hospital setting. The main aim of this service is to prevent and reduce hospital admissions. 

You will be responsible for supervising a team of volunteers based at the hospital and liaising with various departments promoting and raising the profile of the service. During periods of absence of the Service Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, the post holder will act as a focal point to the hospital referral teams and any other stakeholders. This is a role which can be unpredictable and fast paced and requires an excellent organiser and communicator - someone who is a self-starter wanting to make a real difference to people's lives.

We are a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

Closing date for application is midnight Wednesday 22 April 2015. All applications must be made via our website, CV's will not be accepted: