Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Eastleigh; A distancia; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

24/7 Employee Assistance

Health Cash Plan

Cancer Cover

Menopause support

Wagestream

Cycle to Work scheme

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Descripción de la vacante

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a diligent Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals. You will promote independence, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments and PBS plans.

The role involves assisting with daily living tasks and coordinating with families and healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes. The organisation recognises the value of age diversity and offers a wide range of staff support and development opportunities.

Formación

• Compassionate and reliable individual committed to delivering high‑quality support.

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing in line with care plans and PBS plans.
• Deliver tailored support meeting physical, emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care and use of specialist equipment where required.
• Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Descripción del empleo

About The Company

The Godfrey Olsen House family are recruiting!
The individuals we support here at Godfrey Olsen are an amazing lively bunch of people! They love celebrating each others birthday's and throwing parties with lots of food and cake! They love spending time in the garden, planting seeds and sunflowers and watching them grow. They often take trips out and love spending time in the community.
Our efforts never go unoticed, we all work so hard to ensure the individuals we support live their absolute best lives, no matter what we get up to! We all strive to keep everyone happy and we all work so well as a team!

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.

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.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
• 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.
• 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.
  *Terms and conditions apply.

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.

Still not convinced?

• Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
• Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
• Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.