QR code linking to this job posting Support Worker in Telford inTelford PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025

£22,932 per year  TEMPORARY 
DEMENTIA NHS

British Red Cross

Work for British Red Cross in the ED — respected charity role partnered with the NHS, strong on your CV.
Disability Confident employer — declared disabled applicants meeting criteria are generally offered an interview.
Provide comfort, companionship and bereavement support — meaningful, hands-on work for compassionate carers.
Support NHS staff morale, fetch supplies and liaise with clinicians — varied, practical duties that suit organised people.
Full-time, temporary role in Telford — £22,932 pa; ideal if you live locally or have a car or want a fixed-term commitment.
Gain transferable skills — record-keeping, signposting to community services and calm support for dementia or distressed patients.
Support Worker Job details Posting date: 31 October 2025 Salary: £22,932 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 09 November 2025 Location: Telford, Shropshire Remote working: On-site only Company: British Red Cross Job type: Temporary Job reference: 12256 Apply for this job Summary Offer reassurance, comfort, and a listening ear to patients and relatives in the ED. • Provide emotional support, especially to those who are anxious, distressed, or experiencing bereavement. • Sit with patients who are alone, confused, or living with dementia, providing companionship and calm. • Fetch and distribute blankets, pillows, sick bowls, mobile phone chargers, and other essentials. • Provide food and drink to patients and relatives • Restock linen, PPE, tea trolleys, and other supplies as needed. • Help maintain a safe and orderly waiting room, engaging with disruptive or distressed patients and liaising with clinical staff to find quieter spaces. • Source equipment and supplies for NHS staff • Provide emotional and practical support to staff, helping to boost morale and reduce stress. • Signpost and refer patients to community services to support their wellbeing and independence, helping to prevent re-admission. • Liaise with relatives, NHS staff, and patients to ensure clear communication and coordinated support. • Check relatives’ rooms regularly, offering support and refreshments. • Provide bereavement support to families, including practical help and refreshments. • Maintain accurate records of support provided, following Red Cross and NHS policies. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
Work for British Red Cross in the ED — respected charity role partnered with the NHS, strong on your CV.
Disability Confident employer — declared disabled applicants meeting criteria are generally offered an interview.
Provide comfort, companionship and bereavement support — meaningful, hands-on work for compassionate carers.
Support NHS staff morale, fetch supplies and liaise with clinicians — varied, practical duties that suit organised people.
Full-time, temporary role in Telford — £22,932 pa; ideal if you live locally or have a car or want a fixed-term commitment.
Gain transferable skills — record-keeping, signposting to community services and calm support for dementia or distressed patients.
 


in Telford
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