The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:
1. Key working with individuals to support them in setting out a care and support plan
2. Providing support to encourage our customers with learning and physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
3. Following care plans and writing comprehensive care notes
4. Providing a high quality, personalised care and support service including the sensitive delivery of personal care and managing medication
5. Helping customers to get up, washed and dressed
6. Supporting customers to go to into the local community e.g. visits to local shops and cafes, visiting friends and attending GP appointments
7. Promoting a positive culture by engaging with customers to prevent social isolation
8. Working with customers and other staff members to ensure a clean and comfortable environment
9. Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments
Skills and experiences:
10. Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable
11. A kind, caring nature
12. Ability to work well both as part a team and on own initiative
13. Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers
14. Excellent organisation skills
15. 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:
16. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
17. A pension scheme with employer contributions
18. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
19. Health and well-being plans
20. Life assurance
21. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
22. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
23. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
24. The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
Job Reference: 218138