Waking Night Support Worker (Female) | Independence & Care

Salutem Care and Education; Sutton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP

Health Cash Plan

Cancer Cover

Menopause support

Wagestream - flexible pay

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a compassionate female waking night support worker to provide person-centred care at The Cherry Tree, a four-bedroom home near Sutton. You will support individuals with daily living, personal care, and activities, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role requires night shifts (Sun, Mon, Wed) with induction and shadowing, starting in December for at least nine months.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Female waking night staff member to cover three nights per week. The nights will be Sunday, Monday and Wednesday per week. To cover from December but will need to start slightly earlier for shadowing, induction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a compassionate female waking night support worker to provide person-centred care at The Cherry Tree, a four-bedroom home near Sutton. You will support individuals with daily living, personal care, and activities, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role requires night shifts (Sun, Mon, Wed) with induction and shadowing, starting in December for at least nine months.