Support Worker

Salutem Care And Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in social care as a Support Worker. This fulfilling role involves providing compassionate, person-centered care while implementing support plans and promoting independence for individuals. With a focus on personal growth and health management, you will help create brighter futures for those in need.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Cancer Cover

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Proactive and innovative thinker.
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Implement person-centered support plans and promote independence.
• Develop engaging activity plans for personal growth.
• Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive

Innovative thinker

Team player

Job description

About The Company

Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.

Our values:

• Supportive: promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
• Ambitious: to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
• Loyal: because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We are also committed to ensuring that our services meet the needs of all stakeholders
• Unique: because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
• Transparent: by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn from our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
• Engaging: because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
• Meaningful Life: We encourage everyone to experience a meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

Why choose us?

At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits include:

• Emotional Support Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Hub of Hope, Medito App, Bereavement support
• Medical Support Benefits: Free Online GP, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, My Menopause Centre
• Financial Support Benefits: Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money helper, Life Assurance
• Physical Support Benefits: Online workouts, Cycle to work scheme, Gym discounts, National Trust activities

We have been recognized as a Top Employer in the UK, named a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace, and are a Disability Confident committed company. We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people. Our homes are predominantly rated Good or Outstanding.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you will have a passion for working in social care, offering compassionate and person-centred care to individuals. You will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

Key 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 environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

About You:

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

Apply now and help us create a brighter future for those we care for!