Care and Support Assistant

Sanctuary Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit organization is seeking a Care and Support Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves supporting individuals with learning and physical disabilities to maximize their independence. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, following care plans, and promoting community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, pension scheme, and various discounts. Apply early as the ad may close if many applications are received.

Benefits

At least 25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health and well-being plans

Life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts from major retailers

Qualifications

• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers.
• Excellent organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to encourage customers to maximise their potential.
• Follow care plans and write comprehensive care notes.
• Deliver personalised care including sensitive personal care.

Skills

Experience delivering personal care

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility and adaptability

Excellent organisational skills

Willingness to obtain NVQ 2

Education

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, GB, ST3 4JR

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

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Requisition: 227294

Care and Support Assistant

£12.60 per hour

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Care and Support Assistant at our CQC Registered Learning Disabilities Scheme in Eastgate, Stoke.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to encourage customers with learning and physical disabilities to maximise their potential and independence
• Work with individuals to support them in setting out a care and support plan
• Follow care plans and write comprehensive care notes
• Deliver a high quality, personalised care and support service including the sensitive delivery of personal care and managing medication
• Help customers to get up, wash and dress
• Support customers to go into the local community e.g. visits to local shops and cafes, visiting friends and attending GP appointments
• Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers to prevent social isolation
• Work with customers and other staff members to ensure a clean and comfortable environment
• Promote safe practices and undertake risk assessments

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable
• Ability to work well both as part of a team and on own initiative
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers
• Excellent organisational skills
• NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is desirable

Benefits

• 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

Inclusion and Equality

We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Job Reference

Job Reference: 227294

Application

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.

Equal Opportunities

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.