Senior Support Worker

Location: Truro

Salary: £13.85 per hour

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

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Requirements: UK Driving Licence preferred

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are dedicated to connecting skilled care leaders with stable, permanent careers. We have partnered with Salutem Care and Education to recruit a passionate, leadership-minded Senior Support Worker for their Adults division in Truro.

Salutem is an award-winning care provider known for providing exceptional, empowering support within warm, nurturing environments. If you are ready to take on a key role where your leadership directly helps individuals live active, fulfilling lives, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be key to delivering high-quality, enabling care while guiding and mentoring your team. This is a permanent, 40-hour-per-week position offering daily rewards, professional growth, and the opportunity to act as a vital link in Salutem's quality care delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, induct, train, and supervise support staff. You will oversee person-centered rotas, monitor performance, and support individual personal development plans.
Person-Centered Care Plans: Create and update detailed care plans that promote health, independence, relationships, and diversity while ensuring complete compliance with legal standards.
Daily Empowerment: Assist individuals with financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
Robust Activities: Implement flexible, engaging activity plans that encourage autonomy and new experiences, keeping the individuals' preferences at the center.
Environment & Safety: Ensure the living environment is adapted to individual needs and strictly adheres to Health & Safety and Fire Safety policies.
Quality Frameworks: Maintain excellent care standards by adhering to quality assurance procedures, living our core values, and managing incidents effectively.

About You

We are looking for a highly organized, natural leader who is committed to helping others succeed.

Licence: A UK Driving Licence is preferred for this position.
Experienced & Skilled: Prior experience in a care setting, with an understanding of staff supervision, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
Compassionate Leader: Naturally empathetic, patient, and capable of inspiring your team.
Organized & Proactive: Comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities (such as scheduling) with hands-on support.
Inclusion-Focused: Deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equal, and respectful environment.

💡 Not sure if you check every single box?
Apply anyway! We look for values, potential, and drive just as much as past experience. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and ready to step up, we would love to hear from you.

Why Choose Us?

Through our partnership, you will access an industry-leading benefits package designed to support all aspects of your wellbeing:

Emotional Well-being: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health support, meditation apps, and bereavement resources.
Medical Benefits: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Financial Flexibility: Access early earned pay via Wagestream, utility bill savings, financial advice, and Life Assurance.
Physical Health: Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, online workouts, and free National Trust activities.

Key Accreditations:

🏆 Certified as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces.
♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.