Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization in Bridgwater is seeking a Support Assistant to provide high-quality, hands-on support to clients with learning disabilities. This role involves encouraging independence, promoting social inclusion, and working collaboratively with various agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a caring nature. Competitive benefits include paid holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Family friendly arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring, approachable nature and confident attitude.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficient communication for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, hands-on support services.
• Encourage independence and daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe environment for customers.

Skills

Caring and approachable nature

Ability to keep accurate records

Excellent communication skills

Experience in teamwork

Positive approach to diverse needs

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-Qualifie)

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: .

Salary: 12.70 / hour

Requisition: 226827

Support Assistant

£12.70 per hour

25 hours per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant at our Learning Disabilities Service at Drawbridge House in Bridgwater.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Support Assistant will include:

• Providing a high quality, hands‑on support service
• Providing support to encourage our customers with learning disabilitiesto maximise their own potential and independence
• Encouraging customers to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being a part of their community
• Encouraging social inclusion and helping customers to build their confidence, resilience, and self‑esteem
• Working with statutory and non‑statutory agencies on behalf of the customers and actively encouraging choice and involvement, or acting as an advocate when required
• Maintaining a safe environment for customers, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures, and practices

Skills and experiences:

• A caring, approachable nature and a confident ‘can‑do’ attitude
• Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information to team members
• Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families, and internal and external agencies
• Experience of working as a member of a team
• A positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
• Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well‑being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 226827

Please note: If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.