Somerset

Health and Community Care

£24,479 per annum pro-rata (£13.45 per hour)

29 Jul 2026

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Support Worker - Oncology Transport Service

Location: Bradbury House, Livingstone Way, Taunton, Somerset,TA2 6BD

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 21 per week

Salary: £24,479 per annum pro-rata (£13.45 per hour)

Driving: Full UK Driving Licence required and access to a vehicle with Business Insurance. Mileage expenses paid

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Do you have great social skills and a passion to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people within the community?

The British Red Cross are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Oncology Transport Service team as a Support Worker. This exciting position is for someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to lead and motivate people.

Somerset’s Oncology Transport Service provides vital transport to people who are living with cancer. You'll be helping them to attend appointments for chemo and radiotherapy treatment, at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton and Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre. Working as part of a small and fast-paced team, you will play a crucial role in understanding people’s transport needs and helping to fulfil them.

A day in the life of a Service Support Worker will involve:

Transporting patients to and from hospital appointments.
Supporting service user whilst they are receiving their cancer care.

To be a successful Service Support Worker, you’ll:

Have a full UK manual driving licence with access to a vehicle and Business Insurance.
Have a good knowledge of services provided by the NHS and Social Care.
Be able to make things great. You know how to improve service quality for the benefit of users.
Be professional. You can deal with queries in a diplomatic and confidential manner.
Love being flexible. Working hours out with the norm suits you.

Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 29th July 2026.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed.
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