Support Worker: Transform Lives in Care (Flexible Shifts)

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life - Death in Service

Blink intra-company app

Staff recognition and wellbeing

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting for a Support Worker to deliver person-centred care in our residential services in the UK. The role involves promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing, and working to care plans and PBS strategies.

Shifts include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as needed. You will support adults with learning and mental disabilities, encouraging daily living skills, attending appointments, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual committed to delivering high-quality support and improving the lives of those they support.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 recruiting for a Support Worker to deliver person-centred care in our residential services in the UK. The role involves promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing, and working to care plans and PBS strategies.

Shifts include days, nights, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as needed. You will support adults with learning and mental disabilities, encouraging daily living skills, attending appointments, and maintaining accurate records.