Care and Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Winslow is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to aid individuals with learning and physical disabilities. The role involves delivering personalized care, following care plans, and fostering independence among clients. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature and organizational skills. This position offers 25 days of paid holiday, a pension scheme, and various benefits including health plans and discounts.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexibility in working arrangements

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable.
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to customers with learning and physical disabilities.
• Follow care plans and write comprehensive care notes.
• Promote a positive culture to prevent social isolation.

Skills

Kind, caring nature

Teamwork

Flexibility

Excellent organization skills

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:

• 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, washed and dressed
• 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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\' 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

Are you ready to be your best?