Flexi-bank Support Worker

**About The Company**:
Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where the people we support receive the highest quality of care from our skilled and passionate team. Our services stand out because they reflect our core values.

**Our values**:
We are Supportive by promoting opportunities for everyone so they can reach their full potential

We are very Ambitious to provide the best possible outcomes for the people who use our services

We are Loyal because we put the people that we support and our staff at the centre of everything we do and we deliver on our promises. We also are committed to ensuring that our services are meeting the needs of all stakeholders

We are Unique because we are ambitious and innovative about the diversity of the services that we provide without compromising quality

We are Transparent by being open, honest and fostering a culture of mutual respect. We promote a culture where we learn by our experiences, and we are committed to doing things better and setting the highest standards in what we do

We are Engaging because we work in partnership with the people that we support, our staff and all our stakeholders

We encourage everyone to experience a Meaningful life by being aspirational and by offering opportunities

**Why choose us?**

At Salutem Care and Education, we believe that happy employees create a positive impact. That's why we prioritise the well-being of our colleagues and their families. With our Salutem Extras benefits platform, we offer a comprehensive range of perks designed to support you in every aspect of your life. Some of our benefits are:
**Emotional Support Benefits**:
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 emotional, financial and legal support for you and your partner from qualified counsellors.

Hub of Hope - where you have access to the UK’s leading mental health data base

Medito App - allowing you to explore how meditation can boost your wellbeing

Bereavement support - licensed counselling service, support groups and resources

**Medical Support Benefits**:
Free Online GP - 24/7 access to a qualified GP for you and your household prescribing to a pharmacy near you at a time that suits you

Health Cash Plan - for a price of a coffee a week, you can claim back on a range of healthcare expenses

Cancer Cover - Our cover can support you with bills, alternative therapies and much needed time out in the unfortunate event of a diagnosis

My Menopause Centre - Discounted access to an ‘Outstanding’ CQC provider where treatments are tailored to your needs and information is evidence based

**Financial Support Benefits - annual savings per household is over £1000**

Wagestream - Where you can receive flexible pay, savings buildings, credit building card, flexible loans at competitive rates, chats with a trusted expert and benefits tracker

Freeze your utility bills - saving you up to £329 per year on your energy bills.

Money helper - get a personalised action plan to help you stay on top of bills

Life Assurance - protecting you from day one of employment

**Physical Support Benefits**:
Online workouts - easy to follow videos to work out from home or at the gym

Cycle to work scheme - with salary deductions, save on tax and NI costs

Gym discounts - no join up fees and up to 20% off gym memberships country wide

National trust and discounted days off - wide range of activities for you and your family

**Still not convinced?**

We have been recognised as a Top Employer in the United Kingdom.

We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workpace.

We are a Disability confident committed company.

We employ nearly 3000 colleagues and support nearly 2000 people.

We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

**About The Role**:
Wallace Mews and Wallace Lodge make up an 18-bed care service in South Shields, we support adults with physical and learning disabilities to live the life they love The Mews supports 15 individuals and the Lodge is for three individuals.The individuals we support at Wallace Mews love getting stuck in a baking/cooking up a real storm We’ve all been known to make our very own McDonalds, packing included We’ve taken part in chocolate workshops and have baked many a cookie for children in need We love celebrating each other’s birthday and always make time for cake We often take part in arts and craft’s sessions and have so much fun doing so. We love trips out and you can almost guarantee to find us at a carnival or festival of some kind

As a Flexi-Bank Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationship