Flexible Support Worker — Sleep-ins, Growth & Benefits

Salutem Care & Education; Chigwell; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life, Group Life Assurance

Blink, internal communications app

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a Support Worker at Woodford Court in Essex. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans. Flexible shifts include days, nights and sleep-ins to cover 24/7 needs.

This role requires empathy, reliability and a commitment to safeguarding. You’ll work with families and healthcare professionals, maintain records, administer medications and help with daily

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• 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 recruiting for a Support Worker at Woodford Court in Essex. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans. Flexible shifts include days, nights and sleep-ins to cover 24/7 needs.

This role requires empathy, reliability and a commitment to safeguarding. You’ll work with families and healthcare professionals, maintain records, administer medications and help with daily