Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults in our residential services. You will help residents live independently with dignity, supporting daily activities, health needs, and wellbeing in a dynamic, caring environment.

Flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and waking nights, are part of the role. You’ll work with families and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes and

Qualifications

• Experience in adult care is helpful.
• Demonstrates empathy and patience with residents.
• Ability to follow care plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Encourage participation in education, employment, volunteering and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition and continence care as required.
• Monitor needs, attend appointments and maintain records of health and wellbeing.
• Administer and manage medication safely according to policy and training.
• Follow PBS strategies and promote least restrictive practices.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Salutem Care and Education in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults in our residential services. You will help residents live independently with dignity, supporting daily activities, health needs, and wellbeing in a dynamic, caring environment.

Flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and waking nights, are part of the role. You’ll work with families and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes and