Support worker

The Westbrooke Grange family is recruiting! At Westbrooke Grange in Torquay we love to celebrate an occasion. It rsquo;s one of the many things that makes us a family. Whether it rsquo;s Halloween, Christmas, Valentines or a Summer BBQ ndash; our residents and staff love to dress up, decorate their beautiful home, and enjoy their days together. We rsquo;re a 5-bed residential care home in Torquay supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities live their best lives while achieving their goals and aspirations overcoming and day to day challenges. If you love dancing, baking, dressing up, going out for meals, and going on day trips - then you fit the key requirements of the role! If that sounds like a bit of you please get in touch as there rsquo;s a whole bunch of us ready to help you settle in and become part of our Westbrooke Grange family. At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity. If you rsquo;re looking for a job that rsquo;s meaningful where you can make a difference - then it rsquo;s time to apply and help us live our best lives. Now we #39;ve shared a glimpse of what it #39;s like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We rsquo;re Salutem and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of thousands of children and adults in England and Wales across our residential homes, schools and day centres. Our dedicated support teams empower individuals to overcome any obstacles and live the life they choose. We want the best for everyone we support and that #39;s what makes us a family. If you have the ability to support someone to feel at home, be their true self, and do what makes their heart happy - we want to hear from you. This is a meaningful role and will suit someone who is looking to make a difference and make memories that #39;ll last a lifetime. We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That #39;s why we offer career progression no matter where you start in the organisation. Your progress here will be regularly reviewed and as you gain expertise your rate of pay will increase. We believe in creating a Career from Care and we want the support workers we recruit now to become our managers of the future! We rsquo;re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team and our benefits package has something for everyone ndash; including these key highlights: - Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales ndash; We have a development and reward initiative in place for all our individual colleagues and teams, showing clear career pathways, progression promotion opportunities, and pay scales to work towards if desired. - Blue Light Card ndash; Working in social care, all our staff qualify for thousands of discounts in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with a Blue Light Card. You can register to get 2-years access to the Blue Light Card for GBP4.99 and reclaim this cost via our expenses process. - Wagestream - Any day can be payday with Wagestream, as you can withdraw some of your wages earned early.* - Care Friends, Refer-a-Friend Scheme ndash; Instantly earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem. - Sovereign Health Care Plan ndash; Affordable cover to help with your healthcare and private medical costs. - Canada Life, Group Life Assurance - To protect all our staff from day one of employment, we provide a Death in Service benefit via Canada Life, which is offered at 1 x your annual salary. - Blink, our internal communications app - Giving you a voice and a sense of community across the organisation. - Pension scheme - for all qualifying staff - Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) As an organisation, we #39;re committed to supporting our teams and offering a range of perks that look after your financial, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. *Terms and conditions apply. We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self-care too. We hope this gives you a little glimpse into this role and vibe of our organisation. We want everyone at Salutem to live their best lives, and look forward to hearing from you too! #applynow