Night Care & Support Assistant — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Sanctuary Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living in Ipswich is seeking a Night Care and Support Assistant to deliver personalised care and support for clients with mental health needs. The role focuses on enabling independence, daily living tasks, and safe medication administration while maintaining a compassionate, community-oriented approach.

You will work within a not-for-profit setting that reinvests in staff development, with opportunities for training, flexible working options, and a supportive culture designed

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Good communication skills to build relationships with customers.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care and support, helping customers live as independently as possible.
• Support with washing, dressing, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Assist with shopping, cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Help customers arrange and attend appointments.
• Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers and reducing social isolation.
• Keep accurate records and follow safe practices, including risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Supported Living in Ipswich is seeking a Night Care and Support Assistant to deliver personalised care and support for clients with mental health needs. The role focuses on enabling independence, daily living tasks, and safe medication administration while maintaining a compassionate, community-oriented approach.

You will work within a not-for-profit setting that reinvests in staff development, with opportunities for training, flexible working options, and a supportive culture designed