Support Worker — Make a Real Impact with Flexible Shifts

Salutem Care and Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for Support Workers to provide person-centred care in residential services, schools and day centres across England and Wales. You’ll support adults and young people to live a life they choose, with shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required.

This role offers meaningful weekend and evening work with career progression opportunities within Salutem’s care family, plus a benefits package designed to support financial,

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence and wellbeing in line with care plans and PBS plans.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and use of specialist equipment as required.
• Support health and wellbeing by monitoring needs, attending appointments, and maintaining accurate records.
• Administer and manage medication safely according to policies and training.
• Follow PBS strategies, support individuals during distress, and promote least restrictive practices.
• Safeguard individuals, promote 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, incident reports, and health records.
• Support budgeting, personal finances, and accessing benefits where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Adhere to organisational policies, regulatory requirements and participate in training, supervision and flexible shift patterns including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins and waking nights.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for Support Workers to provide person-centred care in residential services, schools and day centres across England and Wales. You’ll support adults and young people to live a life they choose, with shifts including days, nights, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required.

This role offers meaningful weekend and evening work with career progression opportunities within Salutem’s care family, plus a benefits package designed to support financial,