Senior Support Worker

Salutem Care and Education; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Exeter is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead person-centred care initiatives. The role requires strong communication, leadership qualities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion. Ideal candidates will take charge of support plans, staff management, and ensure high-quality care delivery that upholds company values. Enjoy diverse employee benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP Access

Flexible Pay with Wagestream

Gym Discounts

National Trust Activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a support/healthcare role, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to develop person-centred support plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain person-centred support plans.
• Implement activity plans and engage with individuals.
• Support financial planning and medication self-administration.
• Recruit and manage staff effectively.
• Deliver care according to quality assurance frameworks.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Detail-Oriented and Organised

Proactive and Innovative

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Team Player

Job description

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.

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

Key qualities include:

• 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.

At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, empowering care within warm and nurturing environments. We value innovation, solution-focused approaches, and achieving the best outcomes for those we support.

We encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement, as we value potential and alignment with our core values, sometimes even more than experience.

Our Core Values include:

• 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.

We are recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in the UK, a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace in UK & Ireland, and are a Disability Confident committed company. Our homes are rated Good or Outstanding, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of those we support. The successful candidate will undergo thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.