Senior Support Worker (Female Applicants Only)

Partnering Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Salutem Care and Education (Adults Division)

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £13.95 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Division: Adults

Key Dates

Opening Date: 03 July 2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced, proactive care professional ready to step into a key leadership role where you can empower others daily?

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is delighted to partner with Salutem Care and Education to recruit a dedicated Senior Support Worker for their adult services in Plymouth.

At Salutem, the mission is simple: to ensure the individuals supported receive exceptional, empowering, and person-centered care in warm, nurturing environments. As a Senior Support Worker, your leadership, clinical understanding, and compassionate nature will be key to helping adults with autism and mental health needs build independence, experience new opportunities, and achieve fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

In this vital role, you will balance direct, high-quality care delivery with staff leadership and operational support. Your responsibilities will include:

Person-Centered Planning: Developing and maintaining detailed support plans that promote health, wellbeing, diverse needs, and independence while ensuring safety compliance.
Autonomy & Activities: Implementing robust, flexible activity plans that encourage individuals to explore new experiences and make positive life choices.
Daily Living Support: Assisting individuals with financial planning, medication self-administration, and health reviews under the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.
Staff Leadership: Supporting the recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing training of the support team, ensuring balanced, person-centered rotas.
Quality & Safety: Maintaining strict compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Salutem’s Quality Assurance frameworks.
Environment Tailoring: Adapting the living environment to uniquely suit the sensory and physical needs of the residents.

About You

To excel in this role, you must be organized, empathetic, and possess a strong understanding of specialist adult care.

Essential Requirements:

Gender: Female applicant (due to an occupational requirement/personal care needs of the individuals supported).
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care (or equivalent).
Experience: Proven experience supporting adults with mental health needs and autism in a professional care setting.
Driving: Full UK driving license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience.
Soft Skills: Compassionate, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and a collaborative team player.

Not sure if you meet every single requirement? If you have the drive, aligned values, and a passion for adult social care, we still highly encourage you to apply!

Why Choose This Team?

Salutem Care and Education is widely recognized for its outstanding employee benefits and supportive work culture:

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 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.
Prestigious Awards: Recognized as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces.