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About The Role
Senior Support Leader
As a Senior Support Leader, you will provide hands-on leadership and support to a team of Support Workers, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. Working closely with individuals, colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will help drive positive outcomes, promote independence, and maintain high standards across the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and support Support Workers to deliver high-quality care and support.
- Coordinate day-to-day service operations, prioritise workloads, and delegate tasks effectively.
- Lead shifts and deputise for the Shift Nurse when required.
- Act as a key worker, supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals, develop life skills, and maximise independence.
- Build positive relationships with families, social workers, and external agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Maintain accurate records, reporting, and communication systems in line with regulatory and organisational requirements.
- Support the admission, transition, and ongoing development of individuals using the service.
- Monitor standards, provide coaching and guidance to staff, and act as a positive role model.
- Oversee petty cash and support compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, equality, and company policies.
- Participate in meetings, training, and continuous professional development to enhance service quality.
This role is ideal for an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for person-centred support, and a commitment to empowering people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
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.
