At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team providing personal care and support to our retirement community residents.
- Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, health support, training opportunities, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with staff networks and a commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing personally and professionally.
- Qualifications: Experience in care roles, strong interpersonal skills, and NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 14.77 - 14.77 £ per hour.
Temporary position for up to 10 months.
Make a difference where it matters most. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Temporary Female Senior Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant Retirement Community at Rosary Priory, 93 Elstree Road, Bushey, WD23 4EE, on a temporary basis. You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, 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.
Your role:
- Leading a team of Care and Support Assistants
- Working closely with staff to provide personal care and support to our customers
- Safe handling of medication
- Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers
- Promoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments as appropriate
- Managing and implementing safeguarding principles to ensure the safety of our customers
Your skills:
- Recent experience of working in a similar role is essential
- Previous experience supervising a team
- Personalised approach to care and support, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with people from varied backgrounds
- Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
- Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards
- Understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
Due to the sensitive needs of our customers, we can only consider female applicants. Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Your rewards:
You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
- Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
- Company-paid life insurance
- Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
- Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
- Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.
Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living.
Before you apply: 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; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.
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.
Building Equality and Diversity: Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.
Female Senior Care and Support Assistant employer: Sanctuary Supported Living
Sanctuary Supported Living is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to flexible working hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and growth, making Weston-Super-Mare an ideal location for those seeking a rewarding career in social care.
Contact Details:
Sanctuary Supported Living Recruitment Team
