Senior Care and Support Assistant

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave

Annual leave purchase

Training & development

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Job summary

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is seeking a Senior Care and Support Assistant to lead a team at Clover Court, Clapham Road South. You will provide personal care, promote independence, and supervise staff to ensure the highest standard of support for people with a learning disability.

This not-for-profit employer offers 33 days' annual leave pro rata, pension, life insurance, training, flexible working and inclusive networks, with progression opportunities and support to

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience supervising people is desirable.
• Recent experience supporting vulnerable people in a similar role.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care and Support Assistants to ensure customers receive the best support.
• Provide personal care and encourage independence by building confidence and self-esteem.
• Promote safe practices, complete risk assessments and manage safeguarding to keep customers safe.
• Build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Carry out team supervisions.
• Create and update electronic care and support plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Experience with vulnerable people

Personalised care

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Senior Care and Support Assistant

Lowestoft, Suffolk, GB, NR32 1RB

Senior Care and Support Assistant

Clover Court, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1RB

£14.06 per hour

36 hours and 37.5 hours per week available

Make a difference where it matters most

We’re proud to be recognised as the2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year– and we’re excited to welcome a new Senior Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant physical disability service at Clover Court, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1RB.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a learning disability that puts people first – every single day.#BeYourBest is more than a hashtag– it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

• Lead a team of Care and Support Assistants to ensure customers receive the best support
• Provide personal care and encourage independence by building confidence and self-esteem
• Promote safe practices, complete risk assessments and manage safeguarding to keep customers safe
• Build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Carry out team supervisions
• Create and update electronic care and support plans

Your skills

• Experience supervising people is desirable
• Recent experience supporting vulnerable people in a similar role
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Personalised approach to care with strong interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Strong organisational skills and basic literacy and numeracy
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

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Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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