Senior Support Worker: Lead Care & Team Development

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Flexible pay with Wagestream

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll develop bespoke support plans, champion autonomy, and regularly engage with individuals to reflect their views.

You will guide staff, uphold safety standards, and uphold Salutem’s values while delivering compassionate care across diverse settings. The role emphasises teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, empathetic care approach and understanding of service users.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and family engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive mindset to improve care delivery and processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans.
• Implement activity plans promoting autonomy and new experiences.
• Support individuals in health reviews and medication self-administration.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and safeguarding principles.
• Recruit and supervise staff, delivering induction and training.
• Deliver high-quality care within Salutem’s Quality Assurance framework.

Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic

Strong Communicator

Detail-Oriented and Organised

Proactive and Innovative

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

Team Player

Job description

Salutem Care and Education seeks a Senior Support Worker to lead high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll develop bespoke support plans, champion autonomy, and regularly engage with individuals to reflect their views.

You will guide staff, uphold safety standards, and uphold Salutem’s values while delivering compassionate care across diverse settings. The role emphasises teamwork and continuous improvement.