Support Worker - Key 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.
Various Shifts and Hours Available
Key Duties:
- 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.
This role requires a compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual committed to delivering high-quality support and improving the lives of those they support.
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅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.
Still not convinced?
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🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.