Senior Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is recruiting for roles within our care home in the UK. You will join a close-knit team delivering high-quality care to children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs, with strong emphasis on safety and wellbeing.

These positions offer internal progression, full training, and the chance to build a lasting career in social care within Salutem. A supportive, values-driven environment awaits with ongoing development.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Must be compassionate, reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support morning routines, including personal care, medication, and school prep.
• Assist with school runs and afternoon activities.
• Participate in training and maintain case/records as required.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Energetic

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex disabilities and health needs?

At our home, we support 8 incredible children and young people, offering truly individualised care in a nurturing, empowering, and fun environment.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We’re not your average care home.

We’re a team of dedicated professionals who combine compassion, skill, and teamwork to deliver outstanding care every single day. The young people we support are remarkable – resilient, full of potential, and constantly inspiring us to be better.

Many of our team members have been with us for over 10 years, growing, developing, and building lasting careers. Our current Deputy Manager began their journey here as a Support Worker – and that could be you next!

Location: Easily accessible by bus and foot

Service Type: Complex Disabilities & Health Needs

About The Role

These roles are available due to internal progression – proof of our commitment to growing our people. You’ll join a close-knit, experienced team that takes pride in providing exceptional care and creating a safe, positive home environment.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Supporting morning routines – personal care, medication, and school prep
• Using the day for training, housekeeping, and record keeping while the young people are at school
• Afternoons full of life – school pick-ups, activities, shared meals, and evening routines

You’ll also take part in:

• Continuous professional training and development
• Creating a warm, fun, and enriching environment

We’re looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, reliable, and bursting with energy
• Driven to make a positive difference
• Quick thinkers who can stay calm under pressure
• Eager to learn – no previous care experience required, full training given!
• Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma

Whether you’ve worked in care before or are completely new to it, if you bring the right attitude and heart, we’ll give you the skills and support to succeed. - Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Our Values

Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do.

We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging independence and ensuring the people we support have the opportunity to live the life they choose.

Why Choose Salutem?

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to thrive — both at work and outside of it.

Emotional Support

24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support.

Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support.

Flexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance.

Physical Wellbeing

Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities.

Training

You’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.