Support Assistant - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Location:

Barnsley, Yorkshire and Humberside, GB, S75 3RF- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 24/05/2023- Salary: £10.

97 / per hour- Requisition: 210456
Support Assistant

High Street, Barnsley

£10.97

37.5 hours per week - covering 5 days out of 7, 9am - 5pm
Do you want a role where no two days are the same and you will be making a real impact to the lives of our residents?

Are you passionate about supporting people?

Can you work under pressure and manage challenging situations?

If this sounds like you then we may have your perfect opportunity

We are seeking a Support Assistant with passion and drive to provide support and encourage our residents with a range of complex needs to achieve their potential and live more independently within their community.

High Street is comprised of six rooms in a shared house and three self-contained one-bedroom flats. We provide support for adults aged 18 and over, with a range of mental health needs and learning disabilities. You will work alongside a dedicated staff team with a passion for the work they deliver.

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

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

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

This is an amazing opportunity to work in a positive environment with a dedicated team who value the individuals they support and make a difference in people's lives every day.

Read more about High Street, Barnsley here

The role of Support Assistant will include:

Providing a high quality, hands-on, personalised support service
Supporting our residents to live as independently as possible
Ensuring that residents are supported by developing their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community
Encouraging social inclusion and helping residents to build their confidence, resilience and selfesteem
Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents
Maintaining a safe environment for residents, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices

Skills and experiences:

You will be empathetic and nonjudgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour
A positive, 'cando' attitude
Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills
NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willing to work towards

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, rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years service (plus public holidays)
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

- £10.97 per hour

Closing Date: 24 May 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.