Senior Support Worker

Salutem Care and Education; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in South Shields is seeking a Night Support Worker to deliver high-quality care and support for individuals. You will develop person-centred support plans, recruit and manage staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and strong communicators. Join us in making a difference by providing empowering care in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to develop person-centred support plans.
• Experience in implementing activity plans for individuals.
• Skills in financial planning and health reviews.

Responsibilities

• Maintain support plans that promote health and wellbeing.
• Engage individuals to seek their views regularly.
• Recruit and manage staff to ensure quality support.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Detail-Oriented and Organised

Proactive and Innovative

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Team Player

Job description

About The Company

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

This post is for a Night Support Worker to join our team. Shift patterns to be discussed at interview.

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.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values.

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.

We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom and a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland. We are a Disability confident committed company with a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes.

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.