Senior Practitioner - Discharge to Assess Location: Dundee, with travel around the community Salary: £23,590 to £25,155 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent Additional Requirement: Successful candidates will be required to register with the Scottish Social Security Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting. Are you ready to lead and inspire a team that helps people regain independence after a crisis? Are you passionate about supporting people in their journey from hospital to home? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality care and support within a regulated service. Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll ensure service users receive compassionate, person-centred support while guiding and mentoring staff to grow in their roles. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. What will a day in the life of a Senior Practitioner involve? Coordinating referrals and liaising with hospitals, GP surgeries, and community teams. Supporting and mentoring staff, students, and volunteers to deliver excellent care. Conducting risk assessments and welfare checks to ensure safe living environments. Managing rotas, responding to out-of-hours queries, and maintaining service continuity. To be a successful Senior Practitioner, what will you need? Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others. Experience in person-centred planning and multi-disciplinary working. Confidence in mentoring staff and supporting their ongoing development. Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 1st March 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 part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network. Together, we are the world's emergency responders 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 .