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Senior Care and Support Assistant, Bury Saint Edmunds
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Client:
Sanctuary Supported Living
Location:
Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
021fd822dce2
Job Views:
7
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
The role of Senior Care and Support Assistant will include:
• Leading a team of Care and Support Assistants
• Working closely with staff to provide personal care and support to customers, and encourage them to enhance their independence and personal potential
• Safe handling of medication
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers
• Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments as appropriate
• Managing and implementing safeguarding principles to ensure the safety of our customers
Skills and experiences:
• Recent experience of working in a similar role with vulnerable people is essential
• Previous experience supervising a team
• Personalised approach to care and support, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with people from varied backgrounds
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
• Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification
• Understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Are you ready to be your best?
Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:
• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference: 224786
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We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
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