About Salutem:
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:
- We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential
- We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services
- We are 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 also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders
- We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality
- We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do
- We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders
- 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 are:
Emotional Support Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.
- Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base
- Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing
- Bereavement support – licensed counselling service, support groups and resources
Medical Support Benefits:
- Free Online GP – 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you
- Health Cash Plan – for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses
- Cancer Cover – Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis
- My Menopause Centre – Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based
Financial Support Benefits – annual savings per household is over £1000!
- Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker
- Freeze your utility bills – saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.
- Money helper – get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills
- Life Assurance – protecting you from day one of employment
Physical Support Benefits:
Online workouts – easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym
Cycle to work scheme – with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs
Gym discounts – no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide
National trust and discounted days off – wide range of activities for you and your family
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.
We are a Disability confident committed company.
We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.
We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.
Job Scope
The role of a Support Worker is a pivotal role. One that is at the forefront of delivering great enabling care and support to vulnerable people. Everyday will be different, and there will be challenges but the role will be rewarding.
We want to be the best, and this role is key in achieving this!
Key Responsibilities
- Working under the direction of the team Leaders and Manager actively contribute to the provision of quality care, within which the health, welfare, education and development of the people we support is promoted.
- To actively contribute to the delivery of a nurturing, homely, safe, accepting and caring environment in which the people we support can learn social and interpersonal skills, develop a positive sense of self and build their self-esteem and confidence.
- To work in collaboration with the team to ensure an appropriate programme of activities are in place and work with the people we support to encourage and support participation.
- Work professionally and in partnership with parents, social workers, agencies and other professionals linked to the person’s care plan.
- To provide support with personal care in a dignified and respectful manner.
- To work collectively with team members in using effective care practice, deescalating and diversionary strategies and recognised techniques to manage people who exhibit challenging, threatening and confrontational behaviour. Consistently act in accordance with the company’s Behaviour Management policy and ensure appropriate recording takes place.
- To follow and act in accordance with all relevant aspects of legislation, regulation, and the company’s Policies and Procedures. Ensure an understanding of how such issues are interpreted and followed in practice, keeping up to date with changes as they occur.
- Undertake and ensure all electronic and paper recording systems are completed daily whilst on shift in line with the company’s recording protocols. Participate in handover, team meetings etc.
- Work in a non-discriminatory manner supporting the differing cultural, racial and religious needs of the people we support. Work constructively with colleagues and the people we support to enhance the positive values of working with difference, challenging attitudes and practice, which are inappropriate or unacceptable within the ethos of the service.
- To fully abide by and follow the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective working practices for the staff, young people and people visiting the house.
- Take responsibility for a designated area of work, or practice development as directed by the service Manager.
- In conjunction with the Manager and team develop a positive public profile of the service ensuring good communication, relationships and that staff represent the service in a professional way. To ensure that the service exemplifies the highest quality of care to individuals by actively promoting continual improvements. WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN A CHILD-CENTRED, THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
- To be familiar with the background, care plan and daily progress of all young people in the service and to help implement their individual care plans.
- To play an active role in the lives of all the people we support and to fulfil their emotional needs: to feel seen, heard, safe, respected, valued, supported, empathised with, and cared for.
- To promote the individual’s rights, individuality, and choice.
- To build positive and appropriate working relationships with the individuals, ensuring adherence to boundaries and consistency of care practice.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with Salutems policies, procedures, and practice with particular regard to health and safety at work, health and hygiene, vulnerable adult protection and equal opportunities.
- Fulfil other duties reasonably considered by management as necessary for the safe and successful running of the service.
Other Consideration
This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and not fully encompassing of the role. You may be required to complete other duties, as deemed appropriate by the organization.
