Bank Senior Care And Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Felixstowe; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 23.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and well-being plans

Discounts from retailers

Learning and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Sanctuary Group in Felixstowe is seeking a Bank Senior Care and Support Assistant to lead a team and deliver person-centred care for residents with mental health needs. The role includes supervising staff, assisting with personal care, managing medications, and developing care plans.

This is a not-for-profit service that reinvests in people and offers training, development opportunities, and employee discounts. A solid commitment to safeguarding and welfare is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supervising a team in a care setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of Care and Support Assistants.
• Provide personal care and support to promote independence.
• Handle medication safely and responsibly.
• Build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Promote safe practices and complete risk assessments.
• Create and update electronic care and support plans.

Kenntnisse

Team supervision

Personal care

Medication handling

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Care planning

Literacy/Numeracy

IT literacy

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Willingness to work towards NVQ

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Bank Senior Care and Support Assistant

14 Montague Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 7HF

£14.76 per hour

Hours as and when required

Empower others to thrive

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Bank Senior Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant mental health service at 14 Montague Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 7HF.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs that puts people first – every single day.#BeYourBest – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Lead a team of Care and Support Assistants
• Work closely with staff to provide personal care and support, helping customers build independence and confidence
• Handle medication safely and responsibly
• Build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Promote safe practices, complete risk assessments and manage safeguarding to keep customers safe
• Create and update electronic care and support plans

Your skills

• Experience supervising a team
• Personalised approach to care with strong interpersonal skills
• Recent experience supporting vulnerable people in a similar role
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Strong organisational skills and basic literacy and numeracy
• Understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Your rewards

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

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.

Job Reference: 229380

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a 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.

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.