Support Worker

Salutem Care & Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Wagestream

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Career progression

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker in Nottingham to provide high-quality daily support to adults with complex needs. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care and community participation, in residential settings across our services.

You will work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required. The job offers a meaningful career with progression opportunities and a strong emphasis on safeguarding and person-centred

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication with colleagues, clients and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in line with care plans and risk assessments.
• Promote independence, dignity, equality and inclusion.
• Assist with daily living skills, education, employment and social activities.
• Provide personal care, mobility support and assistance with meals and equipment.
• Administer and record medication safely.
• Support individuals with complex needs using Positive Behaviour Support.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming home environment and document records accurately.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Safeguarding training

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

About The Company

The Ark and East Midlands Community Services family are recruiting! We specialise in offering day opportunities to adults across Nottingham with profound and multiple learning and physical disabilities, supporting them to do the things they love while they achieve their goals and aspirations. Every day is different at The Ark and East Midlands Community Services - Megan recently enjoyed getting her hair styled by her Support Worker Stuart from the comfort of her seat, we visited the show‑stopping Luminarium and took in all the different colours and lights, and we picked all our homegrown vegetables that we planted together in summer! As a family, we especially love celebrating an occasion with a huge party complete with lots of decorations, good food, and dressing up. We're truly a family who support each other to thrive, just like any family would. So if you’re looking for a job to love where you can make a meaningful difference every day.

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.

Now we've shared a glimpse of what it's like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We’re Salutem and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and adults in England and Wales across our residential homes, schools and day centres. Our dedicated support teams empower individuals to overcome any obstacles and live the life they choose.

Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It’s definitely not a normal 9‑5, you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Talking of ‘dream’ jobs, some of our shifts are sleep‑ins!

We want the best for everyone we support and that's what makes us a family. If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy - we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone who is looking to make a difference and make memories that'll last a lifetime.

We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That's why we offer career progression no matter where you start in the organisation. Your progress here will be regularly reviewed and as you gain expertise your rate of pay will increase. We believe in creating a Career from Care and we want the support workers we recruit now to become our managers of the future!

We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team and our benefits package has something for everyone – including these key highlights:

• Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales – We have a development and reward initiative in place for all our individual colleagues and teams, showing clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards if desired.
• Blue Light Card – Working in social care, all our staff qualify for thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with a Blue Light Card. You can register to get 2‑years access to the Blue Light Card for £4.99 and reclaim this cost via our expenses process.
• Wagestream - Any day can be payday with Wagestream, as you can withdraw some of your wages earned early.*
• Care Friends, Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme – Instantly earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem.
• Sovereign Health Care Plan – Affordable cover to help with your healthcare and private medical costs.
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance - To protect all our staff from day one of employment, we provide a Death in Service benefit via Canada Life, which is offered at 1 x your annual salary.
• Blink, our internal communications app - Giving you a voice and a sense of community across the organisation.
• Pension scheme - for all qualifying staff
• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

As an organisation, we're committed to supporting our teams and offering a range of perks that look after your financial, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self‑care too.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person‑centred support that empowers individuals to live independently, achieve their goals, and participate fully in their communities.

Key duties include:

• Delivering personalised support in line with care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, equality, and inclusion.
• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, education, employment, volunteering, and social activities.
• Assisting people to maintain positive relationships and engage in community life.
• Supporting physical and mental wellbeing, including attending healthcare appointments and promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Providing personal care, mobility support, and assistance with meals and specialist equipment where required.
• Administering and recording medication safely in accordance with policies and training.
• Supporting individuals with complex needs using proactive, positive behaviour support approaches.
• Safeguarding individuals by recognising and reporting concerns promptly and promoting personal safety.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment, including household tasks, meal preparation, and health and safety responsibilities.
• Keeping accurate and timely records, including daily notes, health records, incidents, and financial transactions.
• Supporting individuals with budgeting and managing finances where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
• Contributing to quality assurance, compliance, training, and continuous service improvement.

What we're looking for:

• A caring, compassionate, and person‑centred approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and high‑quality care.
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑ins, and waking nights as required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while supporting them to achieve greater independence and positive outcomes.

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.

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.