Care and Support Assistant, Bury Saint Edmunds
Client:
Sanctuary Supported Living
Location:
Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
7e13f7d15860
Job Views:
5
Posted:
25.06.2025
Expiry Date:
09.08.2025
Job Description:
The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:
• Providing support to encourage our customers with physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
• Key working with individuals to support them in setting out a care and support plan
• Following care plans and writing comprehensive care notes
• Providing a high quality, personalised care and support service including the sensitive delivery of personal care and managing medication
• Helping customers to get up, washed and dressed
• Supporting customers to go to into the local community e.g. visits to local shops and cafes, visiting friends and attending GP appointments
• Promoting a positive culture by engaging with customers to prevent social isolation
• Working with customers and other staff members to ensure a clean and comfortable environment
• Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments
Skills and experiences:
• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable
• A kind, caring nature
• Ability to work well both as part a team and on own initiative
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers
• Excellent organisation skills
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is desirable
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)
• 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:224596
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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