The British Red Cross Assisted Discharge Service operates from the Royal Sussex County hospital, 12 hours a day, seven days a week. We work with vulnerable and elderly patients, transporting them home from hospital and resettling them once there. In addition we offer a series of follow up visits to support patients and help them regain their independence following their discharge.  We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated person who will liaise with health professionals at the hospital and help develop and implement the follow up service ensuring that correct support plans are put in place and that our service users receive the help they need. This person will carry out visits and recruit and manage a team of volunteers, who will assist in the delivery of this service. The hours of this post are 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday. This is a role which requires an excellent organiser and communicator -someone who is a self-starter wanting to make a real difference to people's lives.  The successful candidate must have a valid driving licence and a car. British Red Cross is 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 4th October 2016.

For further information about this role or if you are unable to apply online please contact:  Shirley Smith or Shila Patel quoting reference number: REQ0000011MS.

Refusing to ignore people in crisis

The British Red Cross is proud to have a diverse and neutral workforce. We are bound by seven fundamental principles including impartiality, neutrality and independence and we are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. We appreciate the efforts each individual makes to keep our organisation running smoothly and efficiently. As a result we offer a wide range of staff benefits. > 28 days holiday > Up to 6% contributory pension > Childcare vouchers

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults. The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738). Follow us on Twitter RedCrossJobsUK and Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.

Community Base do not take part in the recruitment process. If you wish to apply for any of the opportunities advertised, please contact the organisation direct.

Closing date Tuesday, October 4th 2016