Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Career Growth in Care

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Life Assurance

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide daily living assistance in residential settings for adults and young people. You will deliver person-centred care, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing in line with individual care plans.

This role offers varied shifts, including days, nights, and sleep-ins, with opportunities for training, career progression, and a supportive team environment designed to help you grow within the

Qualifications

• 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.

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 in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide daily living assistance in residential settings for adults and young people. You will deliver person-centred care, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing in line with individual care plans.

This role offers varied shifts, including days, nights, and sleep-ins, with opportunities for training, career progression, and a supportive team environment designed to help you grow within the