Support Assistant - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Sanctuary

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Location:

Middlesbrough, Yorkshire and Humberside, GB, TS3 0ER- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 18/01/2023- Salary: £10.

43 / hour- Requisition: 208127
Support Assistant - Part Time

Roxby Avenue, Middlesbrough

£10.43

24 hours per week - Rolling rota covering 7 days per week plus sleep ins
Are you kind, patient and understanding?


These are qualities we are actively looking for in the person, to join our team as Support Assistant at Roxby Avenue.


Located in a residential area of Middlesbrough, Roxby Avenue supports 8 adults with learning disabilities aged 16-65, using the Life Star Model.

You'll be supporting our residents with their daily living and encouraging them to develop skills so they can move towards independent living.

You don't need to have experience, just a passion to learn and care for our residents, along with enthusiasm.

We'll provide you with a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression.

Sanctuary has their own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.


Sanctuary also has a great employee Rewards scheme, where you will be able to receive a variety of discounts from major retailers.


If you want to make a positive impact, this is a rewarding opportunity to come and work within an established, dedicated and experienced team.

Read more about Roxby Avenue here


The role of Support Assistant will include:

  • Providing a high quality, hands-on care and support service which enables and encourages our residents to develop the skills necessary for independent living
  • Ensuring that residents are supported by developing their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
  • Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents
  • Supporting and encouraging our residents, and their families when required, to express their wishes and concerns appropriately and effectively

Skills and experiences:


  • Ideally you will have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
  • Initiative and assertiveness will also be key to your success, as you will be required to source innovative solutions to problems, allowing our clients to reach their potential
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills, allowing you to form positive relationships with people
  • Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information

Why work for Sanctuary Supported Living?


We support vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, by building their confidence and skills to realise their potential.

We are a national organisation but we think locally. We support people through supported housing, move-on accommodation, CQC registered services, floating support and telecare services.

We specialise in services for young people, homeless families and individuals, people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, people with mental health needs and older people.


Ready to join Sanctuary Supported Living?
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career


Benefits include:

  • A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
  • At least 25 days paid holiday (plus public holidays) pro rata
  • Life assurance
  • Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
  • Health and wellbeing plans
  • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
  • Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
- £10.43 per hour

Closing Date: 18 January 2023


For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our Twitter
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Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
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