Flexible Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Salutem Shared Services Full time
About The Organization

At Salutem Shared Services, we are dedicated to the belief that every young individual possesses the potential for transformation. Our mission is to engage and empower them, guiding them towards making constructive choices that positively influence their lives and futures.

We strive to equip each child with essential skills to navigate risks, enhance self-esteem, and foster competence, ultimately working towards their stabilization after they transition from our care.

Our trauma-informed methodology emphasizes a collaborative, relationship-based approach, ensuring that young people achieve greater emotional stability and behavioral regulation within a secure environment that encourages exploration, understanding, and resilience development.

Our daily practices are rooted in early intervention, problem-solving, social skills enhancement, group living, and pro-social modeling, all grounded in respect, positive reinforcement, and exemplary role modeling.

We view direct engagement with children and young people as addressing immediate risks and harms while also tackling underlying vulnerabilities.

About The Position

Benefits:
  • Structured Competency Frameworks and Salary Scales
  • Wagestream – enabling flexible payday options

Refer-a-Friend Incentive Program
  • Earn points and cash rewards instantly
  • Sovereign Health Care Plan
  • Group Life Assurance through Canada Life
  • Blue Light Card benefits
  • Blink, our internal communication platform
  • Pension scheme
  • Complimentary DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

At Salutem Shared Services, we value the insights and experiences that come from all life stages. Join our team to be part of a community that truly values age diversity.


About You:

If you are a seasoned support assistant seeking a new opportunity, you have found the right place. We are currently looking for experienced support professionals to join our dedicated team.

As a leading provider of care and educational services across the UK, we take pride in delivering exceptional support to individuals with diverse and complex needs.

We recognize that the role of a support assistant is crucial in enhancing the lives of those we serve, and we are committed to equipping our staff with the necessary tools and resources to thrive in their roles.

We offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a variety of benefits, including competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

What Sets Us Apart? We are proud to be recognized as a top 50 Inspiring Workplace. Are you searching for an environment that motivates you to excel daily? Do you wish to be part of a team that prioritizes outstanding employee experiences? If so, we invite you to join us in celebrating our recent accolade as a top 50 Inspiring Workplace in EMEA, with special recognition for our communication and employee experience initiatives.

Our commitment to nurturing a positive and supportive workplace has earned us this esteemed recognition.

We employ a trauma-informed approach to our work, offering a structured program of workshops, coaching, and mentoring, complemented by group clinical supervision and peer support.

We collaborate with clinical and PBS teams to ensure a unified vision, providing holistic support to our teams and clear role definitions.

We are dedicated to developing and supporting our colleagues for future success, fostering a continuous learning environment that emphasizes growth and development.

Our focus on succession planning creates opportunities for advancement, ensuring that we have the most qualified staff supporting the children and young people in our care.

We have established a core and cluster model, specializing in assisting children and young individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges, autism spectrum conditions, and physical or learning disabilities, with educational access being central to our mission.

Some of our services have partnered with our Online Education Platform to provide virtual education opportunities for the young people we support.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete comprehensive induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules.
  • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
  • Provide individualized support to young people with complex health, physical, and learning needs within the residential setting.
  • Attend to the daily needs of young individuals and assist them in engaging in various activities, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ensure registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Deliver high-quality personal care while promoting independence.
  • Encourage socialization and inclusion, helping young people achieve their personal goals.
  • Understand and address the communication needs of each young person.
  • Create a safe and stimulating environment for young individuals.
  • Promote the health and well-being of the young people.
  • Participate actively in handover and key worker meetings, collaborating with colleagues and management.
  • Fulfill key worker responsibilities for individual young people, including those on short breaks.
  • Work alongside external agencies and professionals, such as social workers and healthcare providers.
  • Maintain accurate records and facilitate effective communication between the home, school, and external agencies.
  • Ensure reliable and flexible decision-making.
  • Attend all relevant training to ensure safe practices.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness within the home.
  • Perform sleeping-in duties as required.
  • Report to management and undertake additional duties as requested by senior staff.
  • Proactively assess and report on risks.
  • Possess or be willing to pursue the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification.

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