Compassionate Night Support Worker - Cornwall

Salutem Care and Education; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Wagestream

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in Cornwall seeks a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential team. You will provide person-centred support to adults, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, with a 30-hour per week schedule and night shifts including sleep-ins.

We value reliable staff who can follow care plans, monitor wellbeing, and work with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored 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.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education in Cornwall seeks a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to join our residential team. You will provide person-centred support to adults, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, with a 30-hour per week schedule and night shifts including sleep-ins.

We value reliable staff who can follow care plans, monitor wellbeing, and work with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. DBS checks apply.