Empowering Support Worker: Flexible Shifts & Wellbeing

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred support, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments and PBS strategies. A successful candidate will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

You will work with individuals, families and healthcare professionals to meet physical, emotional and social needs; assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition and budgeting; complete accurate

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 is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred support, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments and PBS strategies. A successful candidate will undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

You will work with individuals, families and healthcare professionals to meet physical, emotional and social needs; assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition and budgeting; complete accurate