Senior Support Worker

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£27,976–£31,200 a year

Cardiff

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This senior support worker role involves providing residential care for children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. The work focuses on managing daily routines, assisting with personal care and medication, and facilitating engaging activities to create a safe and enriching home environment.

Best for

Individuals eager to start a career in residential childcare

Non-negotiable

Must hold or be willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare

What you need

Required

  • Compassion

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Reliability

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Level 3 Diploma

    Can be obtained

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Support daily routines

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage household tasks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Facilitate youth activities

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Build supportive relationships

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Entry level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

0 years

of relevant experience stated for this role

Clearly stated in the listing

Evidence from the listing

Supports level and years

“…ate, reliable, and bursting with energy Driven to make a positive difference Quick thinkers who can stay calm under pressure Eager to learn – no previous care experience required, full training given!”

What's on offer

Life Assurance
Utility bill savings
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym discounts
National Trust activities
Full job description (from employer)⌄

About The Company Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex disabilities and health needs? At our home, we support 8 incredible children and young people, offering truly individualised care in a nurturing, empowering, and fun environment. 💫 What Makes Us Stand Out? We’re not your average care home. We’re a team of dedicated professionals who combine compassion, skill, and teamwork to deliver outstanding care every single day. The young people we support are remarkable – resilient, full of potential, and constantly inspiring us to be better. Many of our team members have been with us for over 10 years, growing, developing, and building lasting careers. Our current Deputy Manager began their journey here as a Support Worker – and that could be you next! Location: Easily accessible by bus and foot Roles Available: Senior Support Worker Service Type: Complex Disabilities & Health Needs Setting: Residential – Supporting 8 Children & Young People About The Role These roles are available due to internal progression – proof of our commitment to growing our people. You’ll join a close-knit, experienced team that takes pride in providing exceptional care and creating a safe, positive home environment. A Typical Day Might Include: 🌅 Supporting morning routines – personal care, medication, and school prep ☀️ Using the day for training, housekeeping, and record keeping while the young people are at school 🌇 Afternoons full of life – school pick-ups, activities, shared meals, and evening routines You’ll also take part in: 📘 Continuous professional training and development 💬 Building strong, supportive relationships 🏡 Creating a warm, fun, and enriching environment 💙 About You We’re looking for people who are: Compassionate, reliable, and bursting with energy Driven to make a positive difference Quick thinkers who can stay calm under pressure Eager to learn – no previous care experience required, full training given! Whether you’ve worked in care before or are completely new to it, if you bring the right attitude and heart, we’ll give you the skills and support to succeed. Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma 🌈 Why You’ll Love Working With Us Our Values Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do. We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging independence and ensuring the people we support have the opportunity to live the life they choose. Why Choose Salutem? We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to thrive — both at work and outside of it. Emotional Support 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support. Health & Wellbeing Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support. Financial Support Flexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance. Physical Wellbeing Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities. Training You’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care. Ready to make a difference? If you’re passionate about making a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today Safeguarding Commitment At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory

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