SUPPORT WORKER

Working as part of a 2-person crew to transport medically fit and mobile patients home, as appropriate, using suitable British Red Cross vehicles.

> To carry out a needs and environmental risk assessment on arrival at the patients home

> To provide a high level of practical support.

> To work closely with the other Team Support Workers in the service, ensuring a high-quality service delivery.

> To assess and plan the individual aftercare needs of the patient, if appropriate.

> To work within a team to help with the maintenance of the British Red Cross vehicles carrying out daily checks and ensuring the vehicles are performing satisfactorily.

Ø To liaise with health professionals at the Darent Valley hospital responding to referrals in a timely and professional manner.

> To assist with publicising the Darent Valley Assisted Discharge Service to hospital teams.

> To uphold the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and to work within the Red Cross Equal Opportunities Policy and other Society policies.

> Ensure high quality and safe services (meeting requirements of BRCs quality standards framework, and health and safety, hygiene/infection control, and safeguarding procedures)

> Adhere to person centred assessment, risk management, support planning and reviewing procedures.