Compassionate Care & Support Assistant – Disabilities

Sanctuary Group; England; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick pay

Pension

Health support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Training

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Leicester is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to help people with disabilities live independently. You will work as a key worker delivering personalised care, supporting daily routines, medication management, and community engagement in our learning disability service at 41 Ryder Road, Leicester LE3 6UJ.

The role offers 22.5 or 30 hours per week at £13.15 per hour, with a not-for-profit ethos and opportunities for training and career development within a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.

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

Organisational skills

IT skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living in Leicester is seeking a Care and Support Assistant to help people with disabilities live independently. You will work as a key worker delivering personalised care, supporting daily routines, medication management, and community engagement in our learning disability service at 41 Ryder Road, Leicester LE3 6UJ.

The role offers 22.5 or 30 hours per week at £13.15 per hour, with a not-for-profit ethos and opportunities for training and career development within a