Support Worker: Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Salutem Care & Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life – Death in Service (1xpay)

Pension scheme

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for Support Workers to provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults in residential settings across England and Wales. The role is varied, with day, night, and flexible shifts including sleep‑ins, offering meaningful opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives.

We offer a wide range of benefits and a pathway to career progression within Salutem, supporting wellbeing and personal development while ensuring high-quality care is

Qualifications

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

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 recruiting for Support Workers to provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults in residential settings across England and Wales. The role is varied, with day, night, and flexible shifts including sleep‑ins, offering meaningful opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives.

We offer a wide range of benefits and a pathway to career progression within Salutem, supporting wellbeing and personal development while ensuring high-quality care is