Support Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

Sanctuary Supported Living

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Location:
London, Greater London, GB, SW16 5SH- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living-

Closing Date: 12/05/2024- Salary: £13.09 / hour- Requisition: 217831
Part Time Support Assistant

St Johns House, 1 Westwell Road Approach, Streatham Common, London SW16 5SH

£13.09 per hour

21 hours per week and 25 hours per week available
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant at St Johns House, London.

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 support to encourage young people with physical disabilities
to 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 selfesteem
Working with statutory and nonstatutory 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 'cando' 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 wellbeing 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
The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours

Job Reference: 217831

Closing Date:
12 May 2024

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We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.