Compassionate Care Support Worker — Enable Independence

Salutem Care & Education; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Health Plan

Flexible pay

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in South Shields is seeking a Support Worker to join Wallace Mews/Wallace Lodge. You will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care and supporting adults with physical and learning disabilities to live the life they love.

You will implement person-centered plans, plan activities, support health needs, manage records, oversee medication, and maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented and organized in daily tasks.
• Proactive and innovative thinker, open to change.
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: implement person-centered plans and promote independence.
• Activity Planning: create engaging plans that foster growth.
• Health and Lifestyle: support healthy living and health needs.
• Communication: maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Medication Management: oversee medication processes and support self-administration.
• Safety and Environment: keep a safe, clean living space and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Compassionate and empathetic

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Proactive and innovative thinker

Committed to promoting diversity and I

Team player with a collaborative spirt

Job description

Salutem Care and Education in South Shields is seeking a Support Worker to join Wallace Mews/Wallace Lodge. You will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care and supporting adults with physical and learning disabilities to live the life they love.

You will implement person-centered plans, plan activities, support health needs, manage records, oversee medication, and maintain a safe, welcoming home environment.