Support assistant - part time - united kingdom, mansfield, nottinghamshire

support assistant - part time

corner house floating support, mansfield

gbp10.10

16, 20 and 30 hours per week available - shift will include days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

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 clients?

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 to support our clients with their daily living skills and to live as independently as possible.

we provide community-based floating support to people aged 18 or over, who have learning disabilities in the mansfield and ashfield areas of nottinghamshire.

we provide a comprehensive induction programme as well as on-going training to develop new and existing skills and encourage progression. candidates with enthusiasm, a real passion for the role and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply as we are committed to delivering a tailored training programme

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

read more about corner house floating support here

the role of support assistant will include:

providing a high quality and hands-on support service

supporting our clients to live as independently as possible

ensuring that clients are supported by developing their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community

encouraging social inclusion and helping clients to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem

working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our clients

maintaining a safe environment for clients, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices

skills and experiences:

ideally you will have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities

you will be empathetic and non-judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour

a positive, 'can-do' attitude

excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills

nvq2 in health & social care, or willing to work towards

travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

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) pro rata

life assurance

family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working

health and well-being 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

the full time equivalent for this role is 37.5 hours

gbp10.10 per hour

we are proud to support the department of health and social care's 'made with care' campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. if you're considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at sanctuary supported living. for more information on the campaign click here

read the full job profile here

closing date: 14 july 2022

we reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

for an insight into what it's like to work for sanctuary supported living, take a look at our twitter feed or search

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.

we work closely with the home office in order to prevent illegal working.

an enhanced disclosure and barring service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

sanctuary supported living is a trading name of sanctuary housing association and sanctuary home care limited, both exempt charities.

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