Compassionate Support Worker: Empower Lives & Grow

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream access

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life Death in Service

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Blink app

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a Support Worker to provide daily, person-centred support in residential services. You will help adults with diverse needs to lead independent, meaningful lives, following care plans and PBS strategies while maintaining dignity and welfare.

The role includes flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights where required. You’ll be supported by a committed team and have opportunities for career progression while delivering

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and proactive candidate.
• Ability to deliver person-centred support with dignity and wellbeing.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins.
• Commitment to safeguarding and following care plans and PBS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Encourage participation in education, employment, volunteering and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence and use of specialist equipment.
• Monitor needs, attend appointments and maintain accurate records of health and wellbeing.
• Administer and manage medication safely in line with policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies and support individuals during distress while promoting least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals, protect rights and ensure a safe living environment.
• Complete accurate documentation including notes, health and financial records.
• Support budgeting and accessing benefits where appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a Support Worker to provide daily, person-centred support in residential services. You will help adults with diverse needs to lead independent, meaningful lives, following care plans and PBS strategies while maintaining dignity and welfare.

The role includes flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights where required. You’ll be supported by a committed team and have opportunities for career progression while delivering