Compassionate Care & Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Pension scheme

33 days annual leave pro rata

Life insurance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Discounts & Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Trowbridge is hiring a Care and Support Assistant to empower independence for people with disabilities. You’ll be part of a compassionate team delivering personalised care and creating care plans. The role includes helping with daily activities, community access, and safe medication management.

We value inclusivity and provide training, flexible working options, and a supportive environment. Applicants should have right to work in the UK and be prepared for safeguarding checks.

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

Personal care experience

Kind, caring & compassionate

Independent & team player

Flexible & adaptable

Strong organisational skills

Microsoft Office IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Group in Trowbridge is hiring a Care and Support Assistant to empower independence for people with disabilities. You’ll be part of a compassionate team delivering personalised care and creating care plans. The role includes helping with daily activities, community access, and safe medication management.

We value inclusivity and provide training, flexible working options, and a supportive environment. Applicants should have right to work in the UK and be prepared for safeguarding checks.