Empowering Care & Support Assistant - Independence Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Life insurance

Parental leave & leave purchase

Training & development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Female Care and Support Assistant for Eastgate Residential Home in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support people with a disability, assist with daily tasks and personal care, and help them access the community while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role offers a compassionate, not-for-profit environment with generous rewards including 33 days of annual leave pro rata, sick pay, a contributory pension, and ongoing training.

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 empathy

Independent working

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Organisation

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Female Care and Support Assistant for Eastgate Residential Home in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support people with a disability, assist with daily tasks and personal care, and help them access the community while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The role offers a compassionate, not-for-profit environment with generous rewards including 33 days of annual leave pro rata, sick pay, a contributory pension, and ongoing training.