Senior Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work

Cancer Cover

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead high-quality, person-centred care within warm, nurturing environments. You will develop detailed support plans, oversee health reviews, and promote autonomy, while aligning with safeguarding and quality frameworks.

We value compassionate, clear communicators who are organised, proactive, and committed to diversity and inclusion. You will guide a team, ensure safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in care delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong Communicator

Detail-Oriented

Organised

Proactive

Diversity inclusion

Job description

At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

About the Role

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.

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?

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Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

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.