Compassionate Support Worker: Flexible Shifts & Growth

Salutem Care & Education; Northampton; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Pension scheme

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Job summary

Salutem Care and Education's Fairhaven in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults in our residential service. You will help with daily living tasks, promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans and PBS.

The role involves flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights. You will work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes while adhering

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's Fairhaven in Northampton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults in our residential service. You will help with daily living tasks, promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans and PBS.

The role involves flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights. You will work closely with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to support positive outcomes while adhering