Waking Night Support Worker

Salutem Care and Education; Torquay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Cancer Cover

Menopause support

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

National Trust activities

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Torquay to deliver high-quality, enabling care within warm, supportive environments. You will work at night to support individuals and help them achieve personal goals.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, independence, and safe, person-centered practices, with access to employee wellbeing resources and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proactive and innovative thinker.
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, and ensure compliance.
• Develop flexible activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Support individuals in healthy lifestyles and managing health needs.
• Facilitate effective communication and keep detailed, person-centered records.
• Oversee medication processes and support self-administration.
• Maintain a safe, clean living environment and follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Proactive thinker

Empathetic approach

Job description

At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

About The Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
• Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
• Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Compassionate and empathetic

• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and innovative thinker
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

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