Care and Support Assistant - Disabilities (CQC)

Sanctuary Group; Leicester Forest East; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave pro rata 33 days

Pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to support people with learning and physical disabilities at a CQC-registered service in Leicester. The role involves person-centred care, daily living support, and community inclusion.

The position offers 22.5 or 30 hours per week at £13.15 per hour, with care planning and medication assistance possible. Training and development opportunities are provided within a supportive, not-for-profit environment.

Formación

• Support customers with learning and physical disabilities to build independence and reach their potential.
• Strong organisational skills to manage daily tasks and schedules.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing customer needs; work well independently or in a team.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsabilidades

• 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
• Assist customers with daily routines such as getting up, washed and dressed
• Support customers to access the community, including shops, cafés, friends and appointments
• Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers and reducing social isolation
• Help maintain a clean and comfortable environment and follow safe practices, including risk assessments

Conocimientos

Support customers with learning and

Strong organisational skills

Flexible

Teamwork

Proficient IT skills

Educación

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

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Title: Care and Support Assistant - Disabilities (CQC)

Location:

Leicester, Leicestershire, GB, LE3 6UJ

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Requisition: 230330

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.

Care and Support Assistant

£13.15 per hour

22.5 hours and 30 hours per week

We’re proud to be recognised as the2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year– and we’re excited to welcome a new Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant CQC registered learning disability service at 41 Ryder Road, Skelton Court, Leicester LE3 6UJ

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a disability that puts people first – every single day.#BeYourBest is more than a hashtag– 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

• 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
• Assist customers with daily routines such as getting up, washed and dressed
• Support customers to access the community, including shops, cafés, friends and appointments
• Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers and reducing social isolation
• Help maintain a clean and comfortable environment and follow safe practices, including risk assessments
• Experience delivering personal care is helpful but not essential
• Kind, caring and 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 deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributory pension scheme, we’ve created 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 arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingandongoingcareer developmentopportunities
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere 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.

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.

Job Reference: 230330

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.