Senior Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health plan

Wagestream access

Enhanced DBS checks

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead high-quality, person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will develop support plans, coordinate staff, and promote health, safety, and wellbeing within the team, while ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Salutem policies.

Join a values-driven team committed to enabling people to live their best lives and participate in activities from community outings to daily

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Strong communication with individuals and team members.
• Detail-oriented and well organised in managing multiple tasks.
• Proactive mindset to improve care delivery.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion in service.
• Team player capable of collaborative work.

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

Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Detail-Oriented

Organised

Proactive

Innovative

Diversity & Inclusion

Team Player

Job description

We are a residential care home in Plymouth supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their goals and aspirations while living their best lives.

You could help us to support Glen, Lindsey, Anne-Marie and James to love the life they live. From visits to the beach, baking, bbqs and getting out and about to our favourite spots near and far - we really know how to live our best lives.

We’re looking for some new support workers who can join our team. We’ll help you settle in, and support you as you get to know us all. This isn’t really a job, it’s more of a lifestyle where you get to spend your days helping others to enjoy theirs. Get in touch if you want to love the life you live too!

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?

• Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
• Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

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.