Overview
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!
Key Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for the people we support.
Key duties include:
- Delivering person-centred support in line with individual care plans, risk assessments, and support needs.
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion in daily life.
- Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, health appointments, and wellbeing activities where required.
- Assisting people to develop life skills, access education, employment, volunteering, and community opportunities.
- Encouraging social participation, hobbies, and positive relationships.
- Following Positive Behaviour Support plans and responding to challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Safeguarding individuals by recognising and reporting concerns in line with policies and procedures.
- Supporting household tasks, meal preparation, budgeting, shopping, and maintaining a safe and welcoming home environment.
- Keeping accurate records, including daily notes, incident reports, health information, and financial records.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Following all health and safety, regulatory, and organisational policies and contributing to continuous service improvement.
- Attending training and participating in ongoing professional development.
Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, waking nights, and other shift patterns as required.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
