Support Assistant

Support Assistant

6 High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RF

£13.15 per hour

22.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support customers with mental health needs to build confidence and reach their potential
• Provide a hands on, high quality support service
• Encourage daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and community involvement
• Promote social inclusion and help customers develop resilience and self esteem
• Work with agencies on behalf of customers, encouraging choice and acting as an advocate when needed
• Maintain a safe environment and follow relevant regulations and practices
• Show a caring and approachable nature
• Keep accurate records and share information clearly with the team
• Exercise excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families and agencies
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Adopt a positive and accepting approach to customers regardless of their needs

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)

Rewards

• 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38 days including bank holidays)
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support, including Aviva DigiCare+ with virtual GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, legal advice and short term counselling
• Company paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture supported by staff networks (PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks)
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Inclusion and Equality

• 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.
• Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for employees and customers.
• We work closely with the Home Office to prevent illegal working.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required for successful candidates, which will be paid for by the organisation.