Care & Support Assistant

Care and Support Assistant

Middleton House, Cheltenham

£10.17 / hr

37.5 hours per week – various shifts including weekends

Hours other than the above may be considered for the successful candidate, available to be discussed at interview.

We are seeking a Care and Support Assistant to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. Located in the desirable area of Leckhampton in Cheltenham, Middleton House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.

At Sanctuary Retirement Living, we are passionate about residents enjoying their retirement in comfort whilst continuing to live independently, with the peace of mind that help is on hand if they need it. We are looking for caring and compassionate people to ensure that our residents enjoy happy and fulfilling lives.

If you want to make a positive impact in our lively retirement community where no two days are the same, this is a great opportunity to come and work within a hardworking and resident-focused team.

The role of Care and Support Assistant will include:

• Delivering a high level of personalised care and support for our residents and encouraging residents to live as independently as possible
• Supporting residents with washing, dressing, bathing and hygiene
• Managing nutrition and hygiene needs
• Administering medication
• Assisting residents with domestic, cleaning and laundry tasks
• Promoting a positive culture by engaging with residents to prevent social isolation
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records

Skills and experiences:

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or willing to work towards
• Ideally with experience of working in a similar care, related role
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
• Strong organisational skills, as well as functional literacy and numeracy

Why work for Sanctuary Retirement Living?

Retirement Living provides comfort, independence and peace of mind. Residents live independently, safe in the knowledge that support is available in their home should they need it.  Spacious apartments with on-site communal facilities create an environment where residents can enjoy healthy, active and independent lifestyles in their later years.

Ready to join Sanctuary Retirement Living?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Retirement 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
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)  
• 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 schemes
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities
• £10.17 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 Retirement Living. 

Closing Date: 05 June 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.