Support Worker

Job description

Support Worker - Telecare Response Service
Location: Hertford, SG13 7HT with travel around the area
Hours: Zero, as and when requested
Contract type: Casual - Until 31st March 2028
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. You will be paid from the start to the end of your shift, including travel time
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Do you love helping people in need? Are you looking for a rewarding role that could kick start your career in the health and social sector?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on people lives by being part of a Telecare Response Service to vulnerable adults living across Hertfordshire covering a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week rota. There is the need to be flexible, working on a rota and shift pattern of 24 hours per week. Post-holders will be expected to respond to calls by attending Service User homes within 60 minutes across Hertfordshire .

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 Support Worker - Telecare Response will include: Providing practical and emotional support (telephone calls, welfare checks, shopping etc) and guidance to service users
Responding to calls from Service Users.
Providing reactive, focused, and flexible support to adults following a hospital stay to enable early discharge.
Responding to referrals from Clinicians and Community Health Professionals
Assess service users' needs, complete and follow a support plan for the individual.
Supporting service users in the weeks after hospital discharge or to prevent readmission.
Taking someone to a hospital appointment that they otherwise couldn't get to or be picking up prescriptions and shopping.
To be a successful Support Worker - Telecare Response, you'll need: A full UK manual driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English