Total 3 job vacancies by British Red Cross

Assessment Support Worker
Location: Dundee (travel within the area required)
Hours: Part-time (16 or 24 hours per week) or Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £19,838 - £20,251 per annum. PVG expenses paid.
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle. Mileage paid.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? Join our dynamic team as an Assessment Support Worker in our new innovative Discharge to Access Service! Were seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to help us revolutionise the way patients transition from hospital care to their homes. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to be part of a cutting-edge approach that priorities patient-centred care and maximises independence. At the British Red Cross, we recognise the importance of taking a holistic approach to the assessment of a person's needs following a stay in hospital. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals by facilitating a smooth transition from hospital to home. By providing support and resources, we empower people to regain their independence and confidence, all while maintaining their dignity. This role will include flexible working and fast paced changes. As a support worker, you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional assistance to individuals in their own homes assessing their needs. This can include working with different service users across your shift or working with one service user for extended periods of time - Patterns include shifts - 8am-2pm. 9am-3pm, 2pm-8pm, 3pm-9pm and Nightshifts 8pm-8am and 9pm-9am.

A day in the life of an Assessment Support Worker will involve:

• Work closely with people, their families and other professionals to create care plans tailored to their needs and goals.
• Assist and enabling individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation medication management, and mobility support.
• Collaborate 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.

To be a successful Assessment Support Worker, you'll:

• Have a full UK manual driving licence.
  
• Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care.
  
• Be able to make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
  
• Be professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner.
  
• Love being flexible. Working hours out with the norm suits you.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Service Support Worker - Support at Home Location: Dundee, with travel around the area. Hours: 35 per week Contract type: Permanent Salary: £19,838 per annum. Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle. Mileage paid. We will also consider applications from non-drivers. Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you thrive in a supportive and caring environment? We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us as a Support Workers in our Support at Home Service here in Dundee. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being and independence of individuals within our community. If you are enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated to making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join our supportive team and help us deliver exceptional care to those who need it most. A day in the life of a Service Support Worker will involve:

• Assisting with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and medication support.
• Supporting individuals with household tasks, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Encouraging and promoting independence, enabling individuals to maintain their hobbies and interests.
• Building positive relationships with service users, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensuring all care documentation is accurate and up to date.

To be a successful Service Support Worker, you'll:

• Previous experience in a similar care, preferably within a healthcare or social care setting.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature, with a strong desire to make a positive impact on individuals lives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of person-centred care principles and a commitment to upholding dignity and autonomy.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and reliability.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle is preferred but not mandatory.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Team Leader (Regulated Services) - Health & Crisis Response
Location: Dundee area
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary £28,632 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you keen to manage an amazing team to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people? We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and diverse person to join us as a Team Leader

A day in the life of a Team Leader involves:

• Being responsible for the management and monitoring of health projects and activity. Ensuring they are in line with standards, policies and legal requirements.
• Providing daily management of the service and overall support for the function.
• Ensuring that area needs-assessments for health based services are carried out.
• Establishing good working relationships with appropriate partners and working to increase our Health capability and output in the local area.
• Liaising with the Operations Managers and Business Development Managers to create new business.
• Maximising the use of our capacity and capability. This will widen the contribution that the British Red Cross can make in responding to crisis.
• Contributing to the development of plans and budgets.
• Ensuring beneficiaries' needs are being met through a range of user engagement monitoring.

To be a successful Team Leader you'll need:

• Good everyday IT literacy, working knowledge of Office 365.
• Ability to prepare, manage and monitor budgets.
• Experience of leading people: motivating, directing, and supporting others to achieve the Red Cross vision, mission and strategy.
• Ability to contribute to the development and achievement of operating/functional plans.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collate and interpret a range of management information including statistical information and user feedback.
• Organisational skills-planning, managing and monitoring own and others workloads.
• Ability to drive (with full licence and own transport) and willingness to go out into the community for meeting and networking opportunities.

The post requires some evening and weekend work. You'll be part of a regular 24-hour duty officer on-call rota and potential emergency response duties at any time throughout the year.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 3rd January 2024, with interviews to follow soon after. Please note, we will be regularly checking applications and may close the advert early. So early submission of completed is advised.

In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (pro rata for part time).
• 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.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme