Care and Support Specialist

4 days ago


Erith, Greater London, United Kingdom Sanctuary Group Full time

At Sanctuary Care, we enrich the lives of our residents and staff by providing high-quality care and support services. Our team at Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home in Erith, Kent, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our residents, and we're looking for a new member to join us.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of £12.25, as well as 33 hours of work per week, ensuring a great work-life balance. As a valued member of our team, you'll receive a range of benefits, including:

  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Life assurance
  • CQC performance bonus
  • Overtime enhancement
  • Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Refer a friend scheme with payment of up to £500 available
  • Contributory pension from Sanctuary Care
  • Access to a free 24/7 support service providing support including legal, financial, emotional and medical advice
  • Exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition and much more via 'Sanctuary e-hub'
  • Criminal Records Checks are funded by Sanctuary Care.

As a Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively with our team to deliver high-quality care and support services
  • Supporting residents with their daily needs, promoting independence and dignity
  • Participating in leisure and social activities, helping to create a fun and engaging environment
  • Focusing on providing kind and supportive care, ensuring residents feel valued and respected

To succeed in this role, you'll need to possess excellent communication skills, be flexible and able to work well as part of a team. While experience is not essential, we do require a genuine passion for caring for older people and their needs. If you're enthusiastic, caring, and have a willingness to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that we can only consider applications from those with the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.



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