Role Overview

Position: Support Worker (Adults Division)
Location: County Durham
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week (Part-Time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 July 2026

🏡 About the Company

At Salutem Care and Education, we ensure that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care in warm, nurturing environments. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and deeply committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Your core responsibilities will include:

Individual Outcome & Wellbeing: Implementing person-centered support plans, promoting independence, managing risks, and encouraging healthy relationships.
Activity Planning: Developing flexible, engaging activities that promote autonomy and personal growth.
Health & Lifestyle: Supporting individuals to maintain healthy lifestyles and manage their physical and emotional health needs.
Medication Management: Safely overseeing medication processes and supporting individuals with self-administration.
Communication: Facilitating effective communication and keeping detailed, person-centered records.
Safety & Environment: Maintaining a clean, safe living environment in line with health and safety protocols.

👤 About You

We look for potential, heart, and alignment with our values over a perfect resume. We encourage you to apply if you are:

Compassionate, empathetic, and a great team player.
An effective communicator who is detail-oriented and organized.
A proactive, innovative thinker committed to diversity and inclusion.
Looking for a part-time role to balance alongside other commitments.
Aligned with our SALUTEM Core Values: Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging, and Meaningful.

🎁 Why Join Us?

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to supporting its staff just as much as the people we care for. We offer an industry-leading benefits package:

💙 Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
🩺 Medical Support: Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and specialized Menopause support.
💰 Financial Support: Flexible pay via Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper tools, and Life Assurance.
💪 Physical Support: Online workouts, gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and funded National Trust activities.
🏆 Award-Winning Employer: Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026, named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces, and proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

🔒 Safer Recruitment

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 check and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.