Senior Support Worker
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You will provide guidance and mentoring to Support Workers while ensuring individuals receive safe, effective support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
Key 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.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, medication management, PBS, and person-centred support.
- 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 participation in the on-call rota where required.
Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives.
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?
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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.