Senior Support Worker | Lead Shifts & Develop Care Plans

Salutem Care & Education; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Sovereign Health Care Plan

Canada Life Group Life Assurance

Blink app

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will mentor Support Workers and ensure safe, effective support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

You’ll review care plans, support plans, risk assessments, monitor health, manage medications, and contribute to continuous service improvement. The role requires flexibility to work a range of shifts including days, nights, sleep-ins, and

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• 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 duties.

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 support plans.
• Monitor individuals' health and wellbeing, liaising with healthcare professionals as required.
• Ensure safe medication management, accurate record keeping, and compliance with organisational policies.
• Support Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and guide staff in managing complex behaviours.
• Promote safeguarding, human rights, and the wellbeing of individuals at all times.
• Complete audits, quality checks, and contribute to continuous service improvement and CQC compliance.
• Oversee financial records and support individuals with budgeting and money management where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• Act as the senior person on shift, responding to incidents and supporting operational requirements.
• Deputise for the Team Leader or Manager when required.

Skills

Experience in health and social care

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Salutem Care and Education in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will mentor Support Workers and ensure safe, effective support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

You’ll review care plans, support plans, risk assessments, monitor health, manage medications, and contribute to continuous service improvement. The role requires flexibility to work a range of shifts including days, nights, sleep-ins, and