Care and Support Assistant

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Care and Support Assistant

98 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6EB

£13.81perhour

37.5 Hoursper week

Empower independence, every single day

We'reproud to be recognised as the2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year- and we're excited to welcome a new Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant disability service at 98 Old Milton Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6EB.

You'llbepart ofa compassionate, community-focused teamsupporting people with a disabilitythat puts people first - every single day. is more than ahashtag-it'sour commitment to helpingour peoplegrow, thrive, and feel valued.We'llsupport you with thetools, training, and encouragement to reach your fullpotential,while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As anot-for-profitorganisation, we reinvest in our people and ourservices, celebrating individuality andhelpingyouthrive bothpersonally and professionally.

Your role

• Support customers with learning and physical disabilities to build independence and reach their potential

• Work as a key worker to help individuals create and follow care and support plans

• Provide personalised care, including sensitive personal care and safe medication management

• Assistcustomers with daily routines such as getting up, washed and dressed

• Support customers to access the community, including shops, cafés,friendsand appointments

• Promote a positive culture by engaging with customers and reducing social isolation

• Helpmaintaina clean and comfortable environment and follow safe practices, including risk assessments

Your skills

• Experience delivering personal care is helpful but not essential

• Kind,caringand compassionate nature

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

• Flexible and adaptable to changing customer needs

• Strong organisational skills

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it

• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Your rewards

You deservemore than the basics.That'swhy, alongside33days' annual leavepro rata(rising to38,includingbank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributory pension scheme,we'vecreated a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeingsupport- including AvivaDigicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

• Company-paid life insurance

• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme

• Company-funded trainingandongoingcareer developmentopportunities

• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks

• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Ready to ?Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living.Curious about whatit'slike to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values.We'recommitted tobeinga diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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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