Rapid Response Support Worker - Drivers
Greater Swansea Area Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago
This isn’t your average care role - Be the reason someone gets to go home!
Full UK Driving Licence Required
As a Rapid Response Support Worker, you’ll step in at critical moments — helping people with complex needs leave hospital safely and rebuild life at home with their families or step in to support stabilising a care package to enable clients to remain in their own home. You’ll bring calm, confidence, and consistency when it matters most.
If you’re experienced, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference, this role was made for you!
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll support the set-up and stabilisation of both new and existing complex care packages, including:
What We’re Looking For
Full UK Driving Licence Required
As a Rapid Response Support Worker, you’ll step in at critical moments — helping people with complex needs leave hospital safely and rebuild life at home with their families or step in to support stabilising a care package to enable clients to remain in their own home. You’ll bring calm, confidence, and consistency when it matters most.
If you’re experienced, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference, this role was made for you!
Why You’ll Love This Role
- See the direct impact of your work — often within days
- No two assignments are the same
- Work autonomously while being supported by clinical and care teams
- Help families through some of their most stressful moments
- You’ll be trusted to lead, stabilise, and mentor
You’ll support the set-up and stabilisation of both new and existing complex care packages, including:
- Supporting safe and timely hospital discharges
- Providing high-quality personal care and daily living support
- Creating routines and helping clients regain independence
- Offering reassurance and continuity to families
- Mentoring new Support Workers and modelling best practice
- Liaising clearly and professionally with Care Managers and clinical teams
- Organising essentials such as medication, supplies, and care equipment
- 162 working hours per month
- Breaks between assignments - length depends on length of previous assignment
- Overtime maybe available if required
- Work live-in placements (sometimes 2+ weeks for continuity)
- Work live-out shifts (accommodation will be provided if not within daily traveling distance)
- Travel across the UK to support care packages
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proven experience in complex care
- Confidence working independently
- Strong communication and organisation skills
- A calm, professional approach with clear boundaries
- Hospital discharge experience is desirable
- Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification or above is desirable