Full details of the job.
Vacancy Name
Care Support Assistant, Independent Supported Living (VN483)
Work Location
Sunderland
Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time
Salary
Minimum: £23,975.47; maximum: £25,505.00; with increments and additional benefits
Benefits available to you
* Base salary of £23,975.47 rising to £25,505.00 with increments
* Sleep-in shifts at around £60 per shift to boost your salary
* Over 7 weeks’ holiday per year
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
* Support and paid training to achieve a Diploma in Health and Social Care
* Further specialist training for career development
* Employee discounts at over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues
* Access to Blue Light Card for emergency and social care staff discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
* Beautiful working environment
About the role
Our Supported Living service provides bespoke, round-the-clock care for autistic and/or neurodivergent young people and adults in their own homes. You will support them both at home and in the community—helping with personal and household tasks, shopping, meal preparation, outings, holidays, medical appointments, and daily activities they enjoy.
Care Support Assistant Job Description and Person Specification
About you
Experience is valued but not essential; comprehensive induction, training, and mentoring will equip you with necessary skills. We seek team players with a positive attitude, resilience, friendliness, and good communication skills to build trusting relationships with those in your care. Our staff come from diverse backgrounds, bringing various skills and interests that enrich the lives of others. If you seek a rewarding role where you can make a difference, this is ideal for you.
About us
With over 40 years of experience, we lead in providing care and education for autistic and neurodivergent individuals across North-east England. Our team of more than 1,200 staff works across various services, with many advancing through internal career development. We are committed to safeguarding and promote welfare; this role requires an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
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