Flexibank Support Worker
Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos · Truro, OH · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It’s definitely not a normal 9-5; you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Some of our shifts are sleep-ins.
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.
- 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.
About You
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.
Benefits
- Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales: Clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards.
- Blue Light Card: Thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street; 2-years access for £4.99, reclaimable via expenses.
- Wagestream: Withdraw some of your wages earned early.
- Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem.
- Sovereign Health Care Plan: Affordable cover to help with healthcare and private medical costs.
- Canada Life, Group Life Assurance: Death in Service benefit at 1 × your annual salary from day one.
- Blink: Internal communications app giving you a voice and a sense of community across the organisation.
- Pension scheme: For all qualifying staff.
- Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
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.
- Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
- Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
- Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.