Senior Support Worker (Stanway Villa) in Colchester

Could you have a career in Care? Apply now and take that next step in joining the Salutem family!

Salutem Care and Education have services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational environments.

Individuals we support become part of a Salutem family, where they can be themselves, thrive, and love the life they live. We are immensely proud of the part we play in creating meaningful days and fulfilled lives for everyone at Salutem, and that includes those who work for us. The opportunities and prospects really are limitless, and that’s why you should consider becoming part of our family.

Stanway Villa is an 8-bed residential care home in Colchester supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities to live an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

The home is set in lovely grounds surrounded by trees and lawn areas, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in Stanway. The residential service is an extended bungalow giving optimal space to those we support.

Participating in community activities is encouraged and the people we support are supported to enjoy a wide range of community activities including swimming, college courses - including drama, cooking, information technology - day services, and socialising with friends and family. Stanway Villa also has easily accessible churches, pubs and coffee shops just around the corner.

We support and encourage individuals to develop their life skills, increasing their independence and ensuring they continue to live active lives.

Key Requirements:

·Be able to demonstrate a warm, person centred and affirmative approach to people with learning disabilities

·Support other members of the team

·Administer medication in line with our procedures

·Put together and maintain comprehensive individual care plans for the people we support

·Keep records and report and follow through on incidents as they arise

At Salutem, you’re not just a care worker - you’re a supportive healthcare professional, an ambitious worker, a loyal colleague, a unique and transparent individual who provides engaging and meaningful experiences for the people we support.

As a valued member of our family, we offer:

·COVID-19 Vaccination

·Key Worker status

·Competitive rates of pay dependant on experience.

·Wagestream - our financial planning app, making it easier to access and manage your finances and allowing you to access up to 30% of your pay throughout the month as and when you need it.

·Training/Qualification Opportunities – (mention specific courses/qualifications they can get while in the role if applicable) In addition to the company induction, you will also receive bespoke specialist training that reflects the needs of the service and your personal development.

·Internal progression opportunities - We're committed to supporting your learning and upskilling, and will support you to reach your full potential and progress in your career with us.

·Induction – You will undertake a bespoke induction programme tailored to your specific job role and will complete training through a blended learning approach

·Perkbox – We have a great employee benefits platform called Perkbox, this includes over 200 different exclusive perks and discounts such as cinema tickets, flights/holidays, theme parks, days out plus much more!

·Employee Support Helpline – You will have access to a private and confidential employee support helpline, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, health and well-being and more. This is all available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

·Pension

If you're looking for a new opportunity with career prospects and would like to be part of our dynamic organisation which supports people to live fulfilled and meaningful lives, please apply now!