Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Brighton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Death in Service benefit

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking dedicated support workers in the United Kingdom to provide person-centred care in residential settings. You will promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, supporting adults with diverse needs across day centres and homes.

The role offers varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking nights, with opportunities for progression within a compassionate team. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Deliver tailored support meeting physical, emotional, social and mental health needs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins when required.

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Flexible shifts

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking dedicated support workers in the United Kingdom to provide person-centred care in residential settings. You will promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing, supporting adults with diverse needs across day centres and homes.

The role offers varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking nights, with opportunities for progression within a compassionate team. Competitive benefits accompany the role.