Care & Support Assistant: Empower Independence Daily

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Lowestoft is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to help people with disabilities live independently and participate in daily activities. You will work closely with individuals to develop and follow person-centred care plans.

The role involves providing personal care, medication support, and assistance with daily routines within a compassionate, community-focused team. A not-for-profit ethos with strong training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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)

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

Kind, caring and compassionate

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living in Lowestoft is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to help people with disabilities live independently and participate in daily activities. You will work closely with individuals to develop and follow person-centred care plans.

The role involves providing personal care, medication support, and assistance with daily routines within a compassionate, community-focused team. A not-for-profit ethos with strong training and career development opportunities.