Flexible Care Support Worker: Empower Others Daily

Salutem Care & Education; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; 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's Roman House in Basingstoke is seeking a compassionate Flexibank Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. The role includes evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights as required, with opportunities for progression.

Join a caring team and benefit from Blue Light Card discounts, Wagestream pay access, a pension scheme, and a thorough DBS check as part of our commitment to staff wellbeing

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 Roman House in Basingstoke is seeking a compassionate Flexibank Support Worker to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. The role includes evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and waking nights as required, with opportunities for progression.

Join a caring team and benefit from Blue Light Card discounts, Wagestream pay access, a pension scheme, and a thorough DBS check as part of our commitment to staff wellbeing