Senior Support Worker

Salutem Care and Education; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Plymouth seeks a Senior Support Worker to deliver exceptional care and support for individuals. The role entails developing support plans, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, detail-oriented team players committed to diversity and inclusion. The position offers robust emotional, medical, and financial support for staff.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive and always looking for ways to improve care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain person-centred support plans.
• Implement activity plans encouraging autonomy and engagement.
• Support individuals in financial planning and health reviews.
• Ensure Health and Safety policies are followed.
• Recruit and manage staff effectively.
• Deliver care adhering 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

About You

We are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a highly trained and compassionate team within warm and nurturing environments. 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 will 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.

Apply Now!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Further Information

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.