Home From Hospital Support Worker X3
2 weeks ago
Home from Hospital Support Worker x3
Part time hours of 21 hours - 35 hours available
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Could you help to make a positive difference to an older person coming home from hospital?_
Age UK Croydon exists to make life easier for all older people in the London Borough of Croydon.
We provide a wide range of services and activities and aim to help older people live as independently as possible within the community.
Winter is a particularly difficult time for older people especially those being discharged from hospital.We are looking to recruit 3 x Support Workers as part of the Home from Hospital pilot in Croydon.
The Support Worker will have a key role in helping older people to remain safe and well at home after being discharged from hospital by helping with a range of tasks as per the examples below.
- Welfare checks are people safe and well?
- Help with topping up gas/electric
- Help with stocking up on shopping / organising shopping online or by phone
- Liaising with GP's/other professionals depending on support needs
- Provide emotional support and confidence building
- Signposting and assisting facilitate private, statutory or third sector support to help with support needs
Support workers will work with the Integrated Discharge Team and the Living Independently for Everyone (LIFE) Team at Croydon University Hospital to deliver this essential work until March 2023.
You will receive the full support of Age UK Croydon Services including Personal Independence Coordinators, Information and Advice and Falls Prevention.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the older people who use our services, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A positive mental attitude and the ability to problem solve
- A cheerful, friendly and outgoing personality
- The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
CV's will not be accepted.
Interview Date:
Wednesday, 1st February 2023
Age UK Croydon is an equal opportunities employer and any discrimination or harassment on the grounds of colour, sex, race, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, domestic circumstances, trade union membership/non-membership, or age will not be tolerated.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 21-35 per week
Salary:
£21,749.00 per year
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
One location
Application deadline: 27/01/2023
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