Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Gravesend, United Kingdom Sanctuary Full time
Support Assistant

Wimborne House, Truro Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5FG

£12.50 per hour

37.5 hours per week

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

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) pro rata
  • 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: 222530

Closing Date: 29 December 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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.

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