Childrens Residential Support Worker

Benefits

- FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family 

- Wagestream – where any day can be a payday 

- Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Instantly earn points and cash rewards 

- Sovereign Health Care Plan  

- Canada Life, Group Life Assurance  

- Blue Light Card  

- Blink, our internal communications app  

- Pension scheme  

- Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) 

About You

If you are an experienced Support Worker looking for a new role, you have come to the right place! Salutem Care and Education are excited to announce that we are currently seeking experienced Support Workers to join our team. We are a leading provider of care and education services across the United Kingdom, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality support to individuals with a range of complex needs.  

At Salutem, we know that the role of a Support Worker is vital in improving the lives of those we support, and we are committed to providing our staff with the tools and resources they need to excel in their roles. We offer extensive training and development opportunities, as well as a range of benefits, including competitive salaries and flexible working hours. 

What makes Salutem Different? 

At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity. 
We are a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplace - We celebrate our recent recognition as a top 100 Inspiring Workplace Globally with special recognition for our efforts in communication and employee experience. 
We have a trauma-based approach to working – We are working in partnership with multi-award-winning Innovating Minds, setting a precedent as the first residential children’s home service to take progressive steps to deliver trauma-informed care.  
Our Competency Framework – You’ll have a transparent path to progress through our career pathways and pay bandings. This means you'll always know exactly what skills and achievements are needed to advance in your career. 
We have developed a core and cluster model - We specialise in supporting children and young people who have emotional and behavioural needs, autistic spectrum condition, and physical / learning disabilities with access to education opportunities being at the core of our work.  

What will I do as a Support Worker? 

To complete in-depth induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules and Wales induction framework 
To follow Salutem policies and procedures, including those concerning the health and safety of yourself and others 
Provide support to individual young people with complex health, physical and learning needs within the children’s home 
To attend to the day-to-day needs of the young people and support them to access and participate in a variety of activities, including in the evenings and weekends 
Registration with Social Care Wales   
To provide high-quality personal care and promote opportunities for independence 
To encourage our young people to socialise and be included and help them reach their own personal outcomes 
To understand the young person’s communication needs 
To produce a safe and stimulating environment for young people 
To promote the health and well-being of the young people 
To attend and actively participate in handover meetings, and key worker meetings and liaise with colleagues and management 
To complete key worker activities and responsibilities with individual key young people in the children’s home, including those on short breaks 
Work alongside external agencies and professionals i.e. social workers, families and health care professionals 
To keep accurate records and report on the young people you work with, providing effective communication between the home and school and with outside agencies involved with the young people in a professional context 
To maintain effective contact with parents and guardians of our young people, ensuring appropriate information is passed on efficiently  
To be reliable and flexible, using your initiative when making decisions 
To attend all relevant training provided by the organisation for you to provide safe practice