Senior Support Worker

Salutem Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, enabling care in a supportive environment. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team as you develop personalized support plans, implement engaging activities, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a vibrant community. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and fostering independence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Flexible pay options

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

National Trust activities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centered care and support.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain person-centered support plans for individuals.
• Recruit and manage staff, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Deliver outstanding care while adhering to quality assurance frameworks.

Skills

Person-centered care

Leadership

Activity planning

Financial planning

Medication administration

Health and safety compliance

Education

Relevant qualification in health and social care

Training in safeguarding

Tools

Care planning software

Health and safety tools

Job description

About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are passionate about fostering a warm and supportive environment. Our talented team is committed to delivering exceptional care, guided by our core values in everything we do. Join us and be a part of a community that truly cares.

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.

Still not Convinced?
• Top Employer Recognition: Salutem Care and Education is honored to be acknowledged by the Top Employers Institute as one of the premier employers in the UK.
• Disability Confident Commitment: We strive to create an inclusive workplace for disabled individuals. Our commitment goes beyond compliance, fostering an environment where every unique talent is valued and can thrive.
• Top 50 Inspiring Workplace: We are recognised for our commitment to a PeopleFirst culture, integrating key elements such as culture, purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and experience.

About The Role
Alderbury is a 5-bed bungalow based in beautiful Wiltshire, supporting adults with learning disabilities, down syndrome, physical disabilities and epilepsy to live their best life! The individuals we support include John who loves fishing and takes frequent trips out to catch the fish of the day. He loves going into town and having his hair cut, and loves to people watch too. Nicky loves going to the hairdressers and regularly visits the day centre - she loves a good pamper and getting her nails done! We support everyone to visit the local pub for lunch, go on days out to the park, visiting Longleat and going into town.

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-centered 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-centered 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.

Apply Today!
Ready to make a difference? Join us at Salutem Care and Education as a Senior Support Worker, where your leadership and compassion will help shape brighter futures. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your rewarding career journey with us!