Graduate  Scheme

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Kickstart Your Career with Salutem Care & Education

At Salutem Care & Education, we are proud to provide care and support across our schools, day centres, and residential homes for both children and adults. We are committed to delivering the very best for every individual we support, with a mission to empower people to live the life they choose — whatever their care or support needs may be.

We are excited to offer a structured 18-month Graduate Scheme, designed to give you the opportunity to step into meaningful roles, gain first-hand experience across key business functions, and develop the specialist skills needed to shape a successful career.

Throughout the programme, you’ll build a wide range of skills — from project management and communication to problem-solving and decision-making — while working alongside colleagues, taking part in leadership development training through our in-house Training Academy, and receiving dedicated mentoring from senior leaders.

At Salutem, we’re passionate about giving graduates the time, space, and support to grow, ensuring you leave the programme confident, capable, and ready to take the next step in your career.

🌟 Choose your pathway:

Operations Pathway

Adults Division

Education Division

Supporting Living Division

Business Development

Quality

People Pathway

Learning & Organisational Development

Marketing & Communications

HR & Resourcing

Finance

Systems

Two unique pathways. Countless opportunities.

Structured fast-track development programme

Exposure to diverse and specialist teams

18-month rotational scheme with hands-on experience

Training and mentoring from experienced senior leaders

The Management Graduate Scheme is an incredible experience. It’s empowering to work alongside such dedicated professionals while receiving guidance from experienced mentors. This programme is a fantastic stepping stone for anyone passionate about creating positive change in social care.

Harry Bond – Executive Support Officer

This scheme opened my eyes to the diverse challenges and rewards of working in social care. From day one, I was supported by an incredible team and given opportunities to learn and grow. It’s exciting to be part of a programme that’s reshaping perceptions of social care and paving the way for impactful careers in the sector.

Bethany Stephens – Systems Officer

Our graduate scheme has already shown the value talented young professionals can bring to social care. Harry and Bethany are excellent examples of how the right support and exposure across the organisation can shape confident, capable leaders of the future. By expanding the scheme, we are investing in the next generation and strengthening the sector for years to come.

John Godden – Chief Executive Officer