Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life Group Life Assurance

Blink app

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education’s Sharon Collins Resource Centre in England is recruiting a compassionate Support Worker to deliver person-centred daily support to adults in our residential services. You’ll work across days, nights, and flexible shifts, including sleep-ins, to promote independence and wellbeing per care plans.

Join a supportive team with opportunities for progression and a benefits package including DBS checks, pension, Blue Light discounts, Wagestream, and other heart‑felt perks aimed

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to adults in residential services.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing per care plans.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and PBS plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support that meets physical, emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Encourage independence, life skills and community participation.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition and continence care.
• Monitor health needs, attend appointments and maintain records.
• Administer and manage medication safely per policies.
• Follow PBS strategies and support during distress with least-restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals, uphold rights and protect from harm.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and assist with daily tasks.
• Complete accurate documentation, including daily notes and health records.
• Support budgeting and accessing benefits as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Adhere to policies and contribute to service improvement.

Job description

About The Company

The Sharon Collins Resource Centre family is recruiting!

We offer day opportunities and community support as well as wrap around support, occasionally, to support people into the service from home. We support individuals with a mix of disabilities - neurodevelopmental conditions such as epilepsy, autism, dyspraxia and cerebral palsy. We also support people with dementia and acquired brain injuries.

The individuals we support include Amy who is a very dynamic young woman who attends the day centre every day! She is a mover and shaker and is a member of the SCRC dance and theatre group, 'The magic Chocolate Show'! Along side of this Amy loves listening to stories, making a mess with arts and crafts, using building blocks to help develop her cognitive skills. Oh, and she also love the odd glass of Pimm's!

Our staff say: 'Working at Sharon Collins was one of the best decisions I've ever made; it truly changed my life for the better.' The staff have said the team really are the best! Everyday is exciting and fulfilling. It's a compassionate environment and it has a real encoring atmosphere.

One of the best things about working at the SCRC is the team in all its wonderful diversity - we love difference!

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.

Now we've shared a glimpse of what it's like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We're Salutem and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and adults in England and Wales across our residential homes, schools and day centres. Our dedicated support teams empower individuals to overcome any obstacles and live the life they choose.

Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It's definitely not a normal 9-5, you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Talking of 'dream' jobs, some of our shifts are sleep-ins!

We want the best for everyone we support and that’s what makes us a family. If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy – we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone who is looking to make a difference and make memories that'll last a lifetime.

We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That's why we offer career progression no matter where you start in the organisation. Your progress here will be regularly reviewed and as you gain expertise your rate of pay will increase. We believe in creating a Career from Care and we want the support workers we recruit now to become our managers of the future!

We're committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team and our benefits package has something for everyone - including these key highlights:

• Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales - We have a development and reward initiative in place for all our individual colleagues and teams, showing clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards if desired.


• Blue Light Card - Working in social care, all our staff qualify for thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with a Blue Light Card. You can register to get 2-years access to the Blue Light Card for £4.99 and reclaim this cost via our expenses process.


• Wagestream - Any day can be payday with Wagestream, as you can withdraw some of your wages earned early.*


• Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Instantly earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem.


• Sovereign Health Care Plan - Affordable cover to help with your healthcare and private medical costs.


• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance - To protect all our staff from day one of employment, we provide a Death in Service benefit via Canada Life, which is offered at 1 x your annual salary.


• Blink, our internal communications app - Giving you a voice and a sense of community across the organisation.


• Pension scheme - for all qualifying staff


• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

As an organisation, we're committed to supporting our teams and offering a range of perks that look after your financial, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too.

About The Role

Support Worker - Key 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.

Key Duties:

• 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.

This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual committed to delivering high-quality support and improving the lives of those they support.

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.


• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.


• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.


• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.


• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.


• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.