Salutem Care and Education • Plymouth, South West, Plymouth, Devon
About this role
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 Senior Support Worker, you’ll be instrumental in providing high-quality, enabling care, facing new challenges and rewards daily. Your leadership and expertise are key to our success.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and maintain detailed, person-centred support plans that promote health, wellbeing, relationships, and diversity, while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
· Implement robust activity plans that encourage autonomy, new experiences, and flexibility, regularly engaging with individuals to seek their views.
· Support individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, adhering to the Mental Capacity Act principles.
· Tailor the environment to meet individual needs, ensuring Health and Safety policies, including Fire Safety, are followed.
· Recruit and manage staff through robust induction, supervision, and training processes, ensuring person-centred schedules and personal development plans.
· Deliver outstanding care and support by adhering to Salutem's Quality Assurance framework, embodying core values, and managing incidents according to policies.
About You
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Compassionate and Empathetic
Naturally caring and understanding.
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Strong Communicator
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Detail-Oriented and Organised
Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
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Proactive and Innovative
Always looking for ways to improve care delivery.
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Committed to Diversity and Inclusion
Respectful of all backgrounds and beliefs.
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Team Player
Collaborative and supportive within the team.
- Holds an L3 or willing to complete.
- Has extensive experience of LD, autism and managing people.
Apply Now!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Core Values
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Supportive
Helping everyone reach their full potential.
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Ambitious
Striving for the best outcomes.
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Loyal
Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
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Unique
Innovating without compromising quality.
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Transparent
Fostering openness and mutual respect.
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Engaging
Partnering with everyone involved.
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Meaningful
Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
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Emotional Support
24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
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Medical Support
Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
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Financial Support
Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
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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.