Support Worker

The Meade Close Family are recruiting!

Meade Close is a 9-bed residential care home in Urmston, Manchester, that supports adults with learning and physical disabilities. The home provides a high level of support to enable the individuals we support meet their personal goals and future aspirations!

Meade Close consists of two, four-bed bungalows and a single accommodation bungalow, set within very pleasant and well-maintained private grounds. The home is situated within a five-minute walk of Urmston town centre and is very near to bus and train stops. They are located 2.5 miles from the Trafford Centre and a short distance from Trafford General hospital.

The individuals we support include Kalvin who is a MASSIVE Man United fan! We recently decorated his room with lots of football memorabilia and he absolutely loved it! He loves shopping and is often heading to the Trafford Centre to buy new clothes. He loves a bus journey and spending time with friends.

Other individuals we support love spending time at the local parks, going for walks and spending time in the sunshine! They often spend time in their garden and have planted lots of beautiful plants this year! They enjoy planning and hosting parties at Meade Close and never pass up on the opportunity of cake! Some of the individuals love sensory time and relaxing with friends.

We are often praised for our hard work, and nothing goes a miss. Management are known for sharing the outstanding work of each staff member with the rest of the Salutem Family. We have said we feel very fortunate to be a part of such an amazing team. “I have gained my skills here at Salutem and work with the most amazing people I have ever met in my life and also to support our service users at Meade Close. I couldn’t think of anything better than giving them the quality of life they deserve”.

As a Waking Night 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.

The shifts are 12 hours which start at 20.00pm and finish at 08.00am. You will be required to do personal care male and female, support with medication administration, moving and handling, PEG support (Training provided) experience of learning disabilities and complex care needs and challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual Outcome and Wellbeing: Implement person-centered support plans, promote independence, manage risks, encourage relationships, and ensure legal and best practice compliance.
• Activity Planning: Develop flexible, engaging activity plans that promote autonomy and personal growth.
• Health and Lifestyle: Support individuals in maintaining healthy lifestyles and managing their health needs.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication and maintain detailed, person-centered records.
• Medication Management: Oversee medication processes and support individuals in self-administration.
• Safety and Environment: Maintain a safe, clean-living environment and adhere to health and safety protocols.

About You:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Strong communication skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and innovative thinker
• Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion
• Team player with a collaborative spirit

Apply Now!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Core Values:

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced? 🌟 Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. 🌍 Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.