Support Worker: Transform Lives in Residential Care (Flexible Shifts)

Salutem Care & Education; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Death in Service

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is recruiting for a Support Worker at Penhayes House in Exeter. The role focuses on providing daily, person-centred support to adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs in residential care.

You will work across day, night or sleep-in shifts, following care plans and PBS strategies while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing. A rewarding opportunity with career progression within Salutem.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support.
• Ability to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Encourage participation in education, employment, volunteering and community activities.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care and equipment as required.
• Administer and manage medication safely according to policies.
• Follow PBS strategies and support individuals during distress.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Participate in training, supervision and flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Observation & assessment

Teamwork

Job description

Salutem Care & Education is recruiting for a Support Worker at Penhayes House in Exeter. The role focuses on providing daily, person-centred support to adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs in residential care.

You will work across day, night or sleep-in shifts, following care plans and PBS strategies while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing. A rewarding opportunity with career progression within Salutem.