Lead Support Worker – Youth Care & Independence

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Online GP access

Life Assurance

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people. You will mentor Support Workers, oversee care plans, and promote independence and wellbeing.

This role requires experience in health and social care, strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge, and flexibility to cover various shifts, including weekends and nights. The organisation offers support services and safeguarding commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Ability to lead shifts and develop care plans.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Medication management

PBS

Person-centred care

Flexibility

Job description

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people. You will mentor Support Workers, oversee care plans, and promote independence and wellbeing.

This role requires experience in health and social care, strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge, and flexibility to cover various shifts, including weekends and nights. The organisation offers support services and safeguarding commitments.