Care and Support Assistant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

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    The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:
  • 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
  • Skills and experiences:

  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Job Reference: 216566