Senior Support Worker: Lead Care, Inspire Independence

Salutem Care & Education; Kettering; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Canada Life, Death in Service

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Blink app

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and mentor Support Workers in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will guide care plan development, risk assessments, and ensure safe, effective support promotes independence and wellbeing.

You will oversee medication management, safeguarding, and PBS approaches while maintaining compliance with policies and driving continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, medication management, PBS, and person-centred support.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, waking nights, and on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff during shifts, promoting best practice and person-centred care.
• Deliver and oversee tailored support that promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.
• Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments, and outcome-focused plans.
• Monitor individuals' health and wellbeing, liaising with healthcare professionals as required.
• Ensure safe medication management, accurate record keeping, and compliance with policies.
• Support PBS approaches and guide staff in managing complex behaviours.
• Promote safeguarding and the wellbeing of individuals at all times.
• Complete audits, quality checks, and contribute to service improvements and CQC compliance.
• Oversee financial records and assist with budgeting and money management where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment and uphold health and safety standards.
• Act as senior on shift and deputise for Team Leader/Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Medication management

Job description

Salutem Care & Education is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and mentor Support Workers in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will guide care plan development, risk assessments, and ensure safe, effective support promotes independence and wellbeing.

You will oversee medication management, safeguarding, and PBS approaches while maintaining compliance with policies and driving continuous service improvement.