Senior Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance 24/7

Online GP access

Health cash plan

Cancer cover & menopause support

Wagestream pay access

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in Newark, Nottinghamshire is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex care requirements. You will develop detailed support plans and supervise care delivery across the team.

You’ll coach staff, uphold the Mental Capacity Act principles, and ensure safety policies are followed. The role offers varied days, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to grow in

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate compassionate and empathetic care for adults with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, service users, and families.
• Ability to plan and monitor person-centred support plans and daily activities.
• Strong focus on safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans aligned with health, wellbeing and diversity goals.
• Implement engaging activity plans to promote autonomy and new experiences.
• Support individuals with medication self-administration and regular health reviews.
• Ensure environments meet Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety standards.
• Recruit, supervise and train staff to deliver person-centred care and development plans.
• Deliver care within Salutem Quality Assurance framework and incident management policies.

Skills

Compassionate & empathetic

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive & innovative

Diversity & inclusion

Team player

Job description

About The Company

The Greenfields Family are Recruiting!

Greenfields Close is a spacious 28-bed residential care home in Newark, Nottingham, providing support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, physical disabilities, and complex care needs. We provide a high level of support to enable all the people we support to meet their personal goals and future aspirations!

Some of the individuals we support are very sociable and love spending time with friends at home and out in the community. Whether that’s venturing out to the cinema or for a catch up over coffee!

We understand what’s important and always try our best to help the individuals live their best lives! No two days are the same, one day we’re partaking in a family event or party and the next we’re out window shopping and sightseeing! There is huge variety in the role and lots to learn.

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.

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-centred 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-centred 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.

About You

• Compassionate and Empathetic: Naturally caring and understanding.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-Oriented and Organised: Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive and Innovative: Always looking for ways to improve care delivery.
• Committed to Diversity and Inclusion: Respectful of all backgrounds and beliefs.
• Team Player: Collaborative and supportive within the team.

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.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.