Bank Support Assistant – Sanctuary Supported Living – Hartlepool

Sanctuary Supported Living

The role of Bank Support Assistant will include:

  • Providing a high quality, hands-on support service
  • Supporting residents with personal care and administering medication
  • Encouraging residents to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being a part of their community
  • Encouraging social inclusion and helping residents to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem
  • Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for our residents
  • Conducting bed calls and morning calls to a high standard
  • Maintaining a safe environment for residents, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices
  • Skills and experiences:

  • Previous experience working with vulnerable adults, ideally with those who have learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
  • A caring, approachable nature and a confident ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Ability to keep accurate records and clearly communicate relevant information to team members
  • Literacy and numeracy equivalent to at least GCSE Grade C English and Mathematics, is essential
  • NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards is desirable
  • 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:

  • Health and well-being plans
  • A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • £10.43 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

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