Support Worker: Help Adults Thrive & Live Their Best

Salutem Care & Education; Truro; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Wagestream pay

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life Assurance

Blink app

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a dedicated Support Worker to join The Mowhay in Cornwall. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, following care plans and PBS strategies.

Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights may be required. We offer a supportive team, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Care experience or passion for helping others (inferred from role)
• Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (inferred from duties)

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans and PBS plans.
• Encourage independence, life skills, and participation in education, employment, volunteering and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and use of specialist equipment where required.
• Monitor needs, attend appointments, promote healthy lifestyles, and maintain accurate records.
• Administer and manage medication safely following policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies and support individuals during distress while promoting least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals by identifying concerns and promoting rights, dignity and protection from harm.
• Maintain a safe, clean living environment and support daily household tasks and health and safety standards.
• Complete accurate documentation including daily notes, incidents, health records and financial records.
• Support budgeting, personal finances and accessing benefits where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a dedicated Support Worker to join The Mowhay in Cornwall. You will provide person-centred support to adults in residential services, promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing, following care plans and PBS strategies.

Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and waking nights may be required. We offer a supportive team, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within a values-driven organisation.