The role of Support Assistant will include:
1. Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
2. Supporting customers to build the confidence they need to gain further independence
3. Encouraging customers to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
4. Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our customers
5. Maintaining a safe environment for clients, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices
Skills and experiences:
6. Ideally you will have experience of working with vulnerable adults, however candidates with a real passion for the role and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply
7. Experience working as part of a team is essential
8. You will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
9. A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
10. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills
11. Literacy and numeracy equivalent to at least GCSE Grade C English and Mathematics, is essential
12. NVQ level 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:
13. At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays) pro rata
14. A pension scheme with employer contributions
15. A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
16. Health and well-being plans
17. Life assurance
18. Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
19. Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
20. A wide range of learning and development opportunities
Job Reference: 227210
Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.
We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
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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.