Support Worker

Salutem Care and Education; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Tadworth is seeking compassionate support workers to assist adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role offers flexible shift patterns, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while developing your career, this is the job for you.

Benefits

Career progression

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Wagestream for early wage access

Affordable private healthcare

Pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not essential—full training provided.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Positive attitude towards care work.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Build trusting relationships and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Patience

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Rowans is a friendly, 5-bedded residential home nestled in the heart of Tadworth village. We’re just a short walk from local train stations and bus routes, making commuting easy and convenient.

We’re proud of our close-knit team—most of whom have been with us for over 10 years. That longevity speaks volumes about the supportive, respectful, and welcoming environment we’ve built together.

Our mission is to provide person-centred care to five gentlemen with autism and learning disabilities. We promote independence in every aspect of their lives—from personal care and household tasks to community activities and social engagement. Every day is an opportunity to empower, encourage, and enrich.

We offer a variety of shift patterns across a 7-day rota, including:

• Day shifts
• Late shifts
• Weekend options

Whether you\u2019re looking for full-time hours or something more flexible, we’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living skills
• Encourage participation in community activities
• Promote independence and choice
• Build trusting relationships and maintain a safe, nurturing environment
• Work collaboratively with a long-standing, experienced team

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable, and patient individuals
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential—full training provided
• A genuine interest in supporting people with autism and learning disabilities
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team with long-standing staff
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact
• Training and development opportunities
• A warm, inclusive workplace where you’ll be valued

About The Role

Now we\u2019ve shared a glimpse of what it\u2019s like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We\u2019re 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\u2019s 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\u2019ll last a lifetime.

We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That\u2019s 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 – development and reward initiative with clear career pathways, progression & promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards
• Blue Light Card – qualify for thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues with a Blue Light Card; register for 2-year access to the Card for £4.99 and reclaim via expenses
• Wagestream - withdraw some of your wages earned early
• Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn points and cash rewards for referring people for roles at Salutem
• Sovereign Health Care Plan – affordable private healthcare cover
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance – Death in Service benefit from day one (1x annual salary)
• Blink – internal communications app for voice and community across the organisation
• Pension scheme – for all qualifying staff
• Free DBS check

*Terms and conditions apply.

As an organisation, we\u2019re 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.