Overview
Bransby Court, Middlesbrough TS3 7QG — Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant at our CQC registered Mental Health Service at Bransby Court, Middlesbrough.
Sanctuary Supported Living specialises in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.
We’re a national organisation, not-for-profit, and we put our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to helping customers be their best and supporting them on their pathways for independence. Your work makes a difference every day, whether you are delivering support directly or supporting our frontline teams in offices. The role offers comprehensive training and benefits to help you reach your aspirations and career goals.
Role
Support Assistant
Location: Bransby Court, Middlesbrough TS3 7QG
Salary: £12.70 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week
Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualified) | Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living
Closing Date: .
Requisition: 225641
Responsibilities
* Providing support to encourage customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential
* Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
* Encouraging customers to develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and community participation
* Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
* Working with statutory and non-statutory agencies on behalf of customers and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
* Maintaining a safe environment for customers, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices
Skills and Experience
* A caring, approachable nature and a confident ‘can-do’ attitude
* Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information to team members
* Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families and internal/external agencies
* Experience of working as a member of a team
* A positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
* Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards
Benefits
* 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 the Cycle to Work scheme
* A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Additional Information
Job Reference: 225641
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
If you are applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Please apply early.
Inclusion is one of our core values. We aim to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments during the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
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