Support Worker
Salutem
Exeter, Devon
Salary
£26,436 to £28,204
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Support Worker at Salutem, you'll help people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and complex needs with daily tasks and activities, like going for walks or shopping. You'll support them to discover their interests and abilities. This role suits someone caring, patient, and able to build strong relationships. You'll work as part of a team to make a positive impact on people's lives.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be at least 18 years old and have a good understanding of the needs of people with disabilities.
- A Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related qualification is preferred.
- You'll need to be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- You'll need to be able to work a full-time schedule, including weekends and bank holidays.
- You'll need to have a DBS check (this is a background check to work with vulnerable people).
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience before applying.
- Think about taking a first aid or mental health awareness course to boost your skills.
- Make sure your CV and cover letter highlight your caring and communication skills.
- Research the employer and the role to show your enthusiasm and interest.
- Be prepared to talk about your experience and skills in an interview.
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Job description
About The Company The Penhayes family is recruiting! The work we do changes lives - could you join our team? We support People to do the things we all normally take for granted, such as going for a walk, visiting the shops and helping out at home too. Living with autism, learning disabilities, mental health challenges and complex needs is tricky, but with our support, the people we support have discover their own superpowers and begun to do the things they love to do! Penhayes is a specialist r…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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