Care & Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Sleep-ins

Salutem Care & Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Private health plan

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking dedicated Support Workers in England. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing, with shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

This role offers meaningful daily work, opportunities for career progression within Salutem, and access to benefits designed to support wellbeing and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with daily living activities and participate in community activities.
• Attend training and supervision as required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support that meets individuals' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
• Encourage independence, life skills development, and participation in education, employment, volunteering, and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and the use of specialist equipment where required.
• Support health and wellbeing by monitoring needs, attending appointments, promoting healthy lifestyles, and maintaining accurate records.
• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies, support individuals during periods of distress, and promote least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals by identifying and reporting concerns, promoting rights, dignity, and protection from harm.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment, supporting daily household tasks and health and safety standards.
• Complete accurate documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, health records, and financial records.
• Support individuals with budgeting, personal finances, and accessing benefits where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adhere to organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards while contributing to continuous service improvement.
• Participate in training, supervision, and flexible shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑ins, and waking nights as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Proactive

Team player

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking dedicated Support Workers in England. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing, with shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

This role offers meaningful daily work, opportunities for career progression within Salutem, and access to benefits designed to support wellbeing and financial stability.