Support Worker | Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Salutem Care & Education; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life Group Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Fairkytes-based residential service in Essex. You will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help individuals with daily living tasks in a warm, home-like environment.

Key duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, budgeting, and health records, while working with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. A UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans.
• Applicant must hold a UK Driving Licence.

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 seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Fairkytes-based residential service in Essex. You will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help individuals with daily living tasks in a warm, home-like environment.

Key duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, budgeting, and health records, while working with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. A UK driving licence is required.