Care & Support Assistant - Disabilities | Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Group; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Annual leave pro rata 33 days

Pension scheme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Support customers with learning and

Strong organisational skills

Flexible

Teamwork

Proficient IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.