Support Worker

Job description

Support Worker - Assisted Discharge
Location: Sandwell (covering West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Tipton, Rowley Regis)
Salary: £25,877.80 per annum
Hours: 37 per week (5 days over a 7 day rolling rota. The service is opened 7 days week from 9am - 8 pm so the rota and shifts will be given in advance but they will be expected to work one full weekend in three)
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st December 2027
Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years and a willingness to drive service vehicles
Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

We are looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our 7-day hospital discharge service in Sandwell. You'll work closely with hospital teams and partner organisations to help people return home safely after a hospital stay and maintain their independence.

You'll be part of a supportive team that includes two Support Workers, two Coordinators, and a Service Manager.

What You'll Do Respond to referrals and complete welfare calls and home visits.
Attend hospital wards and discharge units to support patients.
Provide practical and emotional support to aid recovery and independence.
Assess needs, identify safeguarding concerns, and accurately record case notes.
Signpost individuals to appropriate services and community resources.
This is a hands-on, community-based role where no two days are the same. You'll need flexibility and confidence working in different locations across Sandwell.

Shift Pattern

The service is operational 365 days a year and is open from 9am till 8pm Includes one weekend every three weeks .
Rotas provided 3 months in advance .
A full Job Description and Person Specification is available to download.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 11th November 2026 .
In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, a...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Smethwick

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