Care and Support Assistant

Sanctuary; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bromley is seeking a dedicated Care and Support Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals with learning and physical disabilities. The role includes assisting customers with daily activities, promoting independence, and following personalized care plans. Candidates should possess a caring nature and preferably have experience in personal care. Competitive benefits include a generous holiday package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

A variety of online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Family friendly arrangements

Tax efficient savings through Cycle to Work scheme

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable.
• A kind, caring nature is essential.
• Excellent organization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage customers with disabilities to maximize their potential.
• Key working with individuals to support them in care planning.
• Delivering high-quality, personalized care and managing medication.

Skills

Prior experience delivering personal care

A kind, caring nature

Ability to work well as part of a team and on own initiative

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs

Excellent organisation skills

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care and Support Assistant

Location: Park Road, Bromley, BR1 3HJ

Pay: £13.86 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Care and Support Assistant at our CQC Registered Learning Disabilities Service.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to encourage our customers with learning and physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
• Key working with individuals to support them in setting out a care and support plan
• Following care plans and writing comprehensive care notes
• Providing a high quality, personalised care and support service including the sensitive delivery of personal care and managing medication
• Helping customers to get up, wash and dress
• Supporting customers to go into the local community e.g. visits to local shops and cafes, visiting friends and attending GP appointments
• Promoting a positive culture by engaging with customers to prevent social isolation
• Working with customers and other staff members to ensure a clean and comfortable environment
• Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable
• A kind, caring nature
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers
• Excellent organisation skills
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is desirable

Benefits

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years of 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 our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 226852

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 might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Inclusion: We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.