Support Assistant

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

Job summary

Sanctuary Supported Living is recruiting a Support Assistant for their service in Trowbridge. The role involves providing essential support to adults with learning and physical disabilities, helping them develop daily living skills and promoting social inclusion. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and approachable nature with a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Experience in teamwork and building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, hands-on support services.
• Encourage customers to develop daily living skills.
• Promote social inclusion and build customers’ confidence.

Skills

Caring nature

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Positive approach to diversity

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Assistant

Shaftesbury Court, Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 9HN

£13.27 per hour

25 Hour per week contracts available

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant at our CQC Registered Learning and Physical Disabilities Service at Shaftesbury Court in Trowbridge, where we provide housing and care support to adults aged 18-65.

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

We’re a national, not-for-profit organisation committed to putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We support individuals on their pathways to independence, whether through direct support or behind-the-scenes work in our offices. Your work makes a real difference every day.

Working with us isn’t just another job; it’s rewarding, inspiring, and offers an opportunity to positively impact people’s lives. We also support your career development through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Support Assistant includes:

1. Providing high-quality, hands-on support services
2. Encouraging customers to develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and community participation
3. Promoting social inclusion and helping build customers’ confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
4. Collaborating with statutory and non-statutory agencies, advocating for customers when needed
5. Maintaining a safe environment and supporting customers in accordance with regulations and best practices

Skills and experience required:

1. A caring, approachable nature with a positive attitude
2. Ability to keep accurate records and communicate effectively
3. Excellent relationship-building skills with customers, families, and agencies
4. Teamwork experience
5. A positive, accepting approach to diverse needs
6. Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it

Benefits include:

1. At least 25 days paid holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (plus public holidays)
2. Pension scheme with employer contributions
3. Online discounts and rewards
4. Health and well-being plans
5. Life assurance
6. Flexible working arrangements
7. Cycle to Work scheme
8. Learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: # - #SancSLiving

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Internal applicants should submit via their internal careers account. We reserve the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time. Early applications are encouraged.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group promotes diversity and inclusion. We work with the Home Office to prevent illegal working. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants, which we will fund.

Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.