Salutem Care and Education
Support Worker
Support Worker
TruroOn-Site
PermanentFull-Time
£12.71 - £13.56per hour
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Description
About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.
About Highview
Highview is a vibrant and welcoming home supporting 4 males with autism and learning disabilities. Based in the heart of Truro, we are a busy, active, and fun-loving service where every day brings new opportunities and experiences.
Our individuals live full and exciting lives, from holidays at places like Centre Parcs and Butlin's to activities such as sailing, climbing, kayaking, sea swimming, yoga, and cinema trips.
We are incredibly proud of our achievements, including:
The Role
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our strong, well-established team. This is a replacement role, joining a team that is closely connected and passionate about what they do.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Desirable (not essential)
Why Join Highview?
"It is not just like a regular job. You get to go out and experience new activities with the individuals whilst feeling rewarded. Some days you do not even feel like you are at work."
At Highview, you can expect:
Location and Accessibility
Located in central Truro
A Typical Great Day at Highview
A great day could include a morning trip to the gym, lunch out in town, followed by an afternoon activity like kayaking or a farm visit, ending the day with music, laughter, and a relaxed evening at home.
Apply Now
If you are looking for a role that is rewarding, active, and full of life, Highview could be the perfect place for you. Come and be part of something special.
Support Worker - Key Responsibilities
Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
Key Duties:
Our Core Values
Why Choose Us?
Still not convinced?
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.
About Highview
Highview is a vibrant and welcoming home supporting 4 males with autism and learning disabilities. Based in the heart of Truro, we are a busy, active, and fun-loving service where every day brings new opportunities and experiences.
Our individuals live full and exciting lives, from holidays at places like Centre Parcs and Butlin's to activities such as sailing, climbing, kayaking, sea swimming, yoga, and cinema trips.
We are incredibly proud of our achievements, including:
- One individual completing the Salutem Superhero Triathlon two years in a row
- Team member Ben being nominated for a Care Support Worker of the Year award and attending the Proud to Care Awards
The Role
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our strong, well-established team. This is a replacement role, joining a team that is closely connected and passionate about what they do.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting with daily living tasks and personal care
- Helping with meal preparation and cooking
- Supporting with medical appointments
- Assisting with shopping, family visits, and appointments (e.g. hairdressers)
- Encouraging and participating in a wide range of activities and adventures, including swimming, gym, and fitness sessions, farm visits and outdoor days, sailing, kayaking, and sea swims, cinema trips, theme parks, and football golf, yoga, massage appointments, and more
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Active, upbeat, and enthusiastic
- Caring, compassionate, and engaging
- Passionate about helping people grow, flourish, and live independently
Desirable (not essential)
- Full driving licence
Why Join Highview?
"It is not just like a regular job. You get to go out and experience new activities with the individuals whilst feeling rewarded. Some days you do not even feel like you are at work."
At Highview, you can expect:
- A welcoming, upbeat, and diverse team
- A home full of music, dancing, and laughter
- A strong, long-standing team, many staff have been here since opening in 2022
- The chance to make a real difference while having fun
Location and Accessibility
Located in central Truro
- Excellent bus and train links
- Easily accessible by car or on foot
A Typical Great Day at Highview
A great day could include a morning trip to the gym, lunch out in town, followed by an afternoon activity like kayaking or a farm visit, ending the day with music, laughter, and a relaxed evening at home.
Apply Now
If you are looking for a role that is rewarding, active, and full of life, Highview could be the perfect place for you. Come and be part of something special.
Support Worker - Key Responsibilities
Provide person-centred support to individuals, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in line with care plans, risk assessments, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
Key Duties:
- Deliver tailored support that meets individuals' physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs.
- Encourage independence, life skills development, and participation in education, employment, volunteering, and community activities.
- Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, continence care, and the use of specialist equipment where required.
- Support health and wellbeing by monitoring needs, attending appointments, promoting healthy lifestyles, and maintaining accurate records.
- Administer and manage medication safely in accordance with policies and training.
- Follow PBS strategies, support individuals during periods of distress, and promote least restrictive practices.
- Safeguard individuals by identifying and reporting concerns, promoting rights, dignity, and protection from harm.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment, supporting daily household tasks and health and safety standards.
- Complete accurate documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, health records, and financial records.
- Support individuals with budgeting, personal finances, and accessing benefits where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
- Adhere to organisational policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards while contributing to continuous service improvement.
- Participate in training, supervision, and flexible shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking nights 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.
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