Waking Nights Support Assistant Sycamore Court, 33 Robert Hall Street, Leicester, LE4 5RB GBP 12.70 per hour 20 hours per week Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Support Assistant CQC Registered, Learning Disabilities Service at Sycamore Court in Leicester. At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible. We're a national organisation, but we're not:for:profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We're committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence. No matter your job : delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams : your work makes a difference every day. And working with us isn't just another job. It's rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people's lives. Plus, we'll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits. The role of Support Assistant will include: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : Providing a high quality, hands:on support service : Supportingcustomers to build the confidence they need to gain further independence : Encouragingcustomers to develop their daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and being part of their community : Working with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve the best outcome for ourcustomers : Maintaining a safe environment for clients, providing support in accordance with relevant regulations, procedures and practices Skills and experiences: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : Ideally you will have experience of working with vulnerable adults, however candidates with a real passion for the role and a willingness to learn are encouraged : Experience working as part of a team is essential : You will be empathetic and non:judgmental with a positive approach to managing challenging behaviour : A positive, 'can:do' attitude : Excellentinterpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills : 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 Are you ready to be your best? Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits As part of our commitment to makingSanctuary Supported Livinga great place to work, here are just some of the ways we'll reward you: stylemargin:bottom:11.0px: : At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus public holidays) pro rata : A pension scheme with employer contributions : A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers : Health and well:being plans : Life assurance : Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working : Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme : A wide range of learning and development opportunities Job Reference: We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK. If you are applying internally, dont forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application. We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don't miss out, please apply early. 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