Senior Support Worker

Unidad Educativa Bilingüe Delfos; Darlington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Support Worker, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to individuals with diverse needs. This role offers a dynamic and supportive environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. You will be responsible for developing personalized care plans, fostering independence, and leading a dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Gym discounts

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care for individuals with disabilities.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and support staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop person-centered support plans to enhance wellbeing.
• Implement activity plans that promote autonomy and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Person-centered care

Leadership

Financial planning

Health and Safety compliance

Activity planning

Education

Relevant caregiving qualifications

First Aid certification

Job description

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About The Company

At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.

About The Company

At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.

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?

Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education is honored to be acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute as one of the premier employers in the UK.

Disability Confident Commitment: We strive to create an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals. Our commitment goes beyond compliance, fostering an environment where every unique talent is valued and can thrive.

Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: We are recognised for our commitment to a PeopleFirst culture, integrating key elements such as culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About You

About The Role

Ashleigh House is a 26-bed residential care home in Darlington supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health issues and complex care needs to live their best life! We support individuals to part take in group BBQ’s, weekly bingo and quiz nights! We also love organising coffee mornings and socialising. Some of the individuals we support visit day centres and get up to all sorts of activities, someone recently came home with a birdhouse he had made! We have a very stable staff team, the fulfilment you get from working here is amazing, you get to support individuals and go home and feel you’ve achieved something great! We are a very dynamic team and always so positive, the service is very fun!

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, person-centered support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
• Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
• Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
• Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centered schedules and personal development plans.
• Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.
  
  

Apply Today!

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Salutem Care and Education as a Senior Support Worker, where your leadership and compassion will help shape brighter futures.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career journey with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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