Care and Support Assistant Avalon Court, 1 Great Whip Street, Ipswich, IP2 8EY £13.15 per hour 30 Hours per week Empower independence, every single day We'reproud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year - andwe'reexcited to welcome a newCare and Support Assistantto ourvibrantdisability serviceatAvalon Court, Ipswich. You'llbepart ofa compassionate, community-focused teamsupporting people with a disabilitythat puts people first - every single day. BeYourBest is more than ahashtag -it'sour commitment to helpingour peoplegrow, thrive, and feel valued.We'llsupport you with thetools, training, and encouragement to reach your fullpotential,while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As anot-for-profitorganisation, we reinvest in our people and ourservices, celebrating individuality andhelpingyouthrive bothpersonally and professionally. Your role Support customers with learning and physical disabilities to build independence and reach their potential Work as a key worker to help individuals create and follow care and support plans Provide personalised care, including sensitive personal care and safe medication management Assistcustomers with daily routines such as getting up, washed and dressed Support customers to access the community, including shops, cafés,friendsand appointments Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers and reducing social isolation Helpmaintaina clean and comfortable environment and follow safe practices, including risk assessments Your skills Experience delivering personal care is helpful but not essential Kind,caringand compassionate nature Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Flexible and adaptable to changing customer needs Strong organisational skills NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar) Your rewards You deservemore than the basics.That'swhy, alongside 33days' annual leavepro rata(rising to38,includingbank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme ,we'vecreated a package to help you thrive: Health and wellbeingsupport - including AvivaDigicare with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information. Ready to BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living.Curious about whatit'slike to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values .We'recommitted tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order 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. Job Segment: Home Care, Healthcare