Support Assistant
Location: Wyngarth Court, Queen Street, Lancaster LA1 1LW
Salary: £11.90 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant at our Mental Health Service at Wyngarth Court, Lancaster.
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.
The role of Support Assistant will include:
* Providing support to encourage our customers with mental health needs to maximise their own potential
* Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
* 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 self-esteem
* Working with statutory and non-statutory 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 ‘can-do’ 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
Benefits:
* 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 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
Job Reference: 220722
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
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