Empowering Caregiver — Enable Independence

Salutem Care & Education; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Canada Life - group life assurance

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting a Support Worker to provide person-centred support for adults in residential services across shifts including evenings and sleep-ins. You will help individuals maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing while following care plans and PBS strategies.

The role offers diverse daily responsibilities from personal care to health monitoring, documentation and collaboration with healthcare professionals. A rewarding role with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and proactive.
• Ability to support adults with daily living activities.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, life skills development and participation in education, employment and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care and specialist equipment as required.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, attend appointments and maintain accurate records.
• Administer and manage medication safely per policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies and support individuals during distress while promoting least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals by reporting concerns and protecting rights and dignity.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and support daily household tasks and health & safety standards.
• Complete accurate documentation including notes, incident reports and health records.
• Assist with budgeting, personal finances and benefits where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting a Support Worker to provide person-centred support for adults in residential services across shifts including evenings and sleep-ins. You will help individuals maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing while following care plans and PBS strategies.

The role offers diverse daily responsibilities from personal care to health monitoring, documentation and collaboration with healthcare professionals. A rewarding role with career progression opportunities.