Support Worker
Salutem · Leicester
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At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and energetic environment where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children. If you are looking for a career that combines passion, purpose, and the chance to shape the future, this is the place for you.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have a wealth of experience working in a support worker role and will have a deep understanding of the challenges that children and young people face. They will be committed to empowering young people and will be able to build meaningful relationships with them. Moreover, they will be able to work collaboratively with a team of professionals to create bespoke support plans that meet the specific needs of each child or young person.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support staff during shifts, promoting best practice and person-centred care.
- Deliver and oversee tailored support that promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.
- Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments, and outcome-focused support plans.
- Monitor individuals' health and wellbeing, liaising with healthcare professionals as required.
- Ensure safe medication management, accurate record keeping, and compliance with organisational policies.
- Support Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and guide staff in managing complex behaviours.
- Promote safeguarding, human rights, and the wellbeing of individuals at all times.
- Complete audits, quality checks, and contribute to continuous service improvement and CQC compliance.
- Oversee financial records and support individuals with budgeting and money management where appropriate.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met.
- Act as the senior person on shift, responding to incidents and supporting operational requirements.
- Deputise for the Team Leader or Manager when required.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, medication management, PBS, and person-centred support.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, waking nights, and participation in the on-call rota where required.
Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.
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