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Job Purpose \n To provide consistent, trauma-informed learning and pastoral support to young people receiving inpatient mental health care, enabling them to engage with education in a way that feels safe, meaningful and achievable. Working alongside teachers, clinical staff and pastoral leads, the Learning Mentor acts as a stable adult presence who builds trust, supports emotional regulation and bridges the gap between therapeutic care and education. \n Responsibilities \n Support for students in accessing learning activities in a variety of settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include: \n · Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through consistent presence on the ward and in learning spaces. \n · Support pupils to engage with learning in classrooms, quiet spaces or on the ward when they are unable to attend formal lessons. \n · Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional regulation, motivation and readiness to learn. \n · Provide academic and practical learning support, adapting tasks sensitively to meet emotional and mental health needs. \n · Support participation in Learning Outside the Classroom, occupational therapy sessions and vocational activities, following risk assessments and clinical guidance. \n · Support the day-to-day running of the classroom: ensuring resources are available, technology is charged and the environment is safe and welcoming. \n · Prepare individual learning packs for pupils who are unable to attend lessons. \n · Support all learners including post-16, with meaningful activities including online courses, life skills and transition planning. \n · Supervision of students during off-site activities, this could include engaging in sport, adventurous activities, attending vocational training courses with other providers, visiting or transitioning to another school \n · Be aware of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to:- Child Protection; Health & Safety; Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s \n · Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop \n · Provide support for the preparation of, and undertaking of examinations \n · Implement strategies identified on learner’s EHCPs \n · Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, teachers and pastoral staff. \n · Support communication between education and clinical teams to ensure consistency of approach. \n · Contribute to CPOMS and other recording systems as required. \n · Attend daily clinical handovers and contribute to information sharing in line with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures. \n · Maintain high levels of vigilance around risk, including self-harm, suicidal ideation and safeguarding concerns. \n · Attend ACE meetings, reviews and participate in training within contracted hours. \n General Duties \n · Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. attendance/absence, typing, photocopying, printing, display, baseline assessment at times Ensuring maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly working environment \n · Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources, materials, as instructed, ensuring quality/safety \n · Undertake record keeping as directed \n · Monitoring and arranging orderly and secure storage of learning resources \n About the School \n We are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision. \n Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals. \n Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field. \n

Colten Care is seeking an experienced Senior Peripatetic Speech & Language Therapist to join the Clinical Team.

Job Purpose To provide consistent, trauma‑informed learning and pastoral support to young people receiving inpatient mental health care, enabling them to engage with education in a way that feels safe, meaningful and achievable. Working alongside teachers, clinical staff and pastoral leads, the Learning Mentor acts as a stable adult presence who builds trust, supports emotional regulation and bridges the gap between therapeutic care and education. Responsibilities Support for students in accessing learning activities in a variety of settings, including vocational placements and Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff to include: · Build strong, trusting relationships with young people through consistent presence on the ward and in learning spaces. · Support pupils to engage with learning in classrooms, quiet spaces or on the ward when they are unable to attend formal lessons. · Use trauma‑informed approaches to support emotional regulation, motivation and readiness to learn. · Provide academic and practical learning support, adapting tasks sensitively to meet emotional and mental health needs. · Support participation in Learning Outside the Classroom, occupational therapy sessions and vocational activities, following risk assessments and clinical guidance. · Support the day‑to‑day running of the classroom: ensuring resources are available, technology is charged and the environment is safe and welcoming. · Prepare individual learning packs for pupils who are unable to attend lessons. · Support all learners including post‑16, with meaningful activities including online courses, life skills and transition planning. · Supervision of students during off-site activities, this could include engaging in sport, adventurous activities, attending vocational training courses with other providers, visiting or transitioning to another school · Be aware of, and comply with Policies and Procedures relating to:- Child Protection; Health & Safety; Security; and Confidentiality – reporting all concerns to the Designated Person/s · Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop · Provide support for the preparation of, and undertaking of examinations · Implement strategies identified on learner’s EHCPs · Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, teachers and pastoral staff. · Support communication between education and clinical teams to ensure consistency of approach. · Contribute to CPOMS and other recording systems as required. · Attend daily clinical handovers and contribute to information sharing in line with safeguarding and confidentiality procedures. · Maintain high levels of vigilance around risk, including self‑harm, suicidal ideation and safeguarding concerns. · Attend ACE meetings, reviews and participate in training within contracted hours. General Duties · Provide clerical/admin support, e.g. attendance/absence, typing, photocopying, printing, display, baseline assessment at times Ensuring maintenance of a clean, safe, and orderly working environment · Timely and accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources, materials, as instructed, ensuring quality/safety · Undertake record keeping as directed · Monitoring and arranging orderly and secure storage of learning resources About the School We are proud to provide education to young people aged from 4-16 who are not currently accessing mainstream or special school provision. Our school supports young people from all over the region with provisions in Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter. Our school prides itself on providing a trauma informed approach to all of our young people ensuring that everyone’s learning is tailored to them as individuals. Our provisions are tailored to the specific needs of our young people with highly trained staff delivering group teaching, one to one support, and outreach into the community ensuring that we have an adaptability that makes us specialists in our field

About The Company The Rosewarne family is recruiting! We don’t just care for people, we care about them -and that’s what makes this a job to love. Seeing the smiles on the faces of Rosie, Chloe, Grace and Alistair and everyone else we support - it makes every minute of this job worthwhile. They overcome so much to live their best lives and it really is so worthwhile to be part of it. What we love most is enjoying the Cornish sun, enjoying cocktails and music, either in our garden or out and about. If it’s not sunny there’s still plenty to do including indoor sports days, discos, baking, pamper sessions and painting - there’s no end to the fun we have. It’s not really a job, it’s a lifestyle where we come to work and live life to the full. If that sounds like a bit of you - join us for a mocktail and find out more about what we do! 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. As a Senior you’ll join us with previous experience in a support role, and able to hit the ground running. Thanks to your support with day to day activities, care plans and reviews, you’ll help us make a difference to the lives of the individuals we support. Our Senior Support Workers are there to ensure the health, welfare, education and development of the people we support is promoted at each step of their journey. Now we've shared a glimpse of what it's like to work for us, let us introduce ourselves. We’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. Each day will be different, and the main focus of your role is to provide daily support to adults in our residential services. It’s definitely not a normal 9-5, you can work days, nights, and flexible shifts too. Talking of ‘dream’ jobs, some of our shifts are sleep-ins! We want the best for everyone we support and that'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'll last a lifetime. We know our staff put 100% into building brighter futures for the individuals we support. That'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’re committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team and our benefits package has something for everyone – including these key highlights: - Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales – 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 – 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 £4.99 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 – Instantly earn points and cash rewards for referring people you know for roles at Salutem. - Sovereign Health Care Plan – 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'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. About The Role Senior Support Worker We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. You will provide guidance and mentoring to Support Workers while ensuring individuals receive safe, effective support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support staff during shifts, promoting best practice and person-centred care. Deliver and oversee tailored support that promotes independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion. Support the development and review of care plans, risk assessments, and outcome-focused support plans. Monitor individuals' health and wellbeing, liaising with healthcare professionals as required. Ensure safe medication management, accurate record keeping, and compliance with organisational policies. Support Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches and guide staff in managing complex behaviours. Promote safeguarding, human rights, and the wellbeing of individuals at all times. Complete audits, quality checks, and contribute to continuous service improvement and CQC compliance. Oversee financial records and support individuals with budgeting and money management where appropriate. Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, ensuring health and safety standards are met. Act as the senior person on shift, responding to incidents and supporting operational requirements. Deputise for the Team Leader or Manager when required.What We're Looking For: Experience in health and social care, ideally in a senior or supervisory role. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Knowledge of safeguarding, medication management, PBS, and person-centred support. Commitment to delivering outstanding care and achieving positive outcomes. Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, waking nights, and participation in the on-call rota where required.Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives. 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