Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Wagestream flexible pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

National Trust activities

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality, enabling care in a supportive environment. You will implement person-centered plans, promote independence, and help maintain health and safety across our homes, while collaborating with a compassionate team.

You will facilitate communication, support health needs, and ensure detailed records and safe practices. We value inclusion and proactive, empathetic teamwork across our services.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and innovative thinker
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
• Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
• Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
• Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Diversity & 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

As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
• Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
• Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

About You:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and innovative thinker
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

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?

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.