About the Role
Empower independence, every single day. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Bank Support Assistant to our vibrant disability service. You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with a disability, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
- Provide a hands-on, high-quality support service
- Encourage customers to develop daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and community involvement
- Promote social inclusion and help customers build confidence, 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
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work!”,
- Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar)
- Ability to keep accurate records and share information clearly with the team
- Experience working effectively as part of a team
- We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
- All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Skills
- Caring, approachable nature
- Excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families and agencies
- Positive and accepting approach to customers whatever their needs
Location
- St John’s House, 1 Westwell Road Approach, Streatham Common, London, SW16 5SH
Work Type
- Hours as and when required
Education Level
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
Salary/Compensations
- £14.47 per hour
Benefits
- A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
- Health and well-being plans
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
About the Company
- Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
- Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. 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.
- We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
