Sanctuary Health has a permanent job vacancy for an experienced and dedicated Support Assistant to work full-time based in Tower Hamlets.
The salary for this permanent Support Assistant role is £18,450 per annum.
Duties:
- Ensure the service is running at a high standard and meeting all the service specification outlined by commissioners.
- Raise customer awareness of local services and facilities and support engagement with these services. This includes One Housing's Employment & Training Team and Volunteer & Partnership Team.
- To carry out support planning, risk assessments and reviews for lower need customers.
- To refer more complex cases to a Support Officer.
- Develop a wide range of activities, including group sessions, social events, workshops, and group activities, designed to provide young people with additional life skills.
Benefits:
- Annual leave
- Pensions - One Housing is a sector-leader in the contributions we make to our colleagues' pensions.
- Buying and selling annual leave - We know that getting the balance right between work and home life is a big part of supporting our colleagues' wellbeing.
- Paid time off to volunteer in our communities.
- Season ticket loans
- A healthcare cashback plan - allowing you to claim back cash for you and your family's routine healthcare.
- Colleague recognition scheme - we let you know when you've done a #greatjob
- One Academy - our innovative, in-house learning and development offering, designed to support with your personal and professional development.
- Study leave - up to five days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.
- Career break - after three years' continuous service.
Requirements of the Support Assistant:
- To be willing to work towards the Level 3 VQ Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent (e.g. Level 3 BTEC Advanced Certificate in Positive Behavioural Support)
- Shift work is required, with double cover between the hours of 8.00am to 11.00pm, and regular sleep in shifts
- Demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable adults, whether in a voluntary or paid capacity.
- Previous experience working with homeless people desirable but not essential.
- Ability to manage and maintain administration and recording systems.
Apply today:
This Support Assistant role is advertised by Stuart Munns; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
