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- Providing support to encourage our customers with learning and physical disabilities to maximise their own potential and independence
- Key working with individuals to support them in setting out a care and support plan
- Following care plans and writing comprehensive care notes
- Providing a high quality, personalised care and support service including the sensitive delivery of personal care and managing medication
- Helping customers to get up, washed and dressed
- Supporting customers to go to into the local community e.g. visits to local shops and cafes, visiting friends and attending GP appointments
- Promoting a positive culture by engaging with customers to prevent social isolation
- Working with customers and other staff members to ensure a clean and comfortable environment
- Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments
- Prior experience delivering personal care is desirable
- A kind, caring nature
- Ability to work well both as part a team and on own initiative
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of customers
- Excellent organisation skills
- NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards, is desirable
- 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
- The full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours
Care and Support Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living
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The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:Skills and experiences:
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Job Reference: 216566