Support Assistant - Chester, United Kingdom - Sanctuary Supported Living

Sanctuary Supported Living

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Chester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:

Chester, North West, GB, CH2 1NE- Department: Supported Living Services- Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living- Closing Date: 11/03/2024- Salary: £10.

97 / hour- Requisition: 216286
Support Assistant Learning Disabilities

Woodlea Avenue, Chester

£10.97

37.5 hours per week, part time hours may be considered
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 customers?

Are you passionate about supporting people?

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

We're currently recruiting for a full-time Support Assistant to join our team in Chester.

We have a number of learning disability services across Chester offering adults with low to moderate needs the support and encouragement to live their lives as independently as possible.

We value our team and encourage learning and progression through our comprehensive induction programme, as well as ongoing training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression.

We have our own Learning and Development Academy, who provide a wide range of training courses, open to all.

Sanctuary also offers 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 to people's lives, this is a rewarding opportunity to work with customers on their journey towards achieving their goals.

Read more about Woodlea Avenue on our website

The role of Support Assistant will include:

Providing a high quality, personalised support service
Supporting customers to build the confidence they need to gain further independence
Encouraging customers to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and being part of their community
Maintaining a safe environment for customers, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures, and practices
Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our customers

Skills and experiences:

Excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills
You will be empathetic and nonjudgmental
A positive 'cando' attitude and a willingness to persevere through challenging situations
Occasional travel may be a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is preferable

Why work for us?

We're united in working together to help customers on their pathways for independence, and our people are the single, biggest influence on our success.

No matter your job - delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams - your work makes a difference every day.

We won the West Midlands Care Employer Award , in recognition of our commitment to our staff and supporting our teams to be their best.

We've also been awarded Investors in People Gold status for the second time - because we value our people and have a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork, and empowerment.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where you can grow and thrive. And like our customers, we know everyone is different, and we'll support you to be your best self. We'll develop your skills and experiences, celebrate success, and turn any setbacks into motivation.

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:

£10.97 per hour
At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays)
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

Download our Recruitment Pack to learn more about Sanctuary culture and how we can support you to #BeYourBest

Closing Date: 11 March 2024

For an insight into what it's like to work for Sanctuary Supported Living, take a look at our careers page
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Together we can be our best so that our customers can be their best.

#BeYourBest

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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.