Lead Care & Support Supervisor - Retirement Community(Temp)

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Title: Senior Care and Support Assistant Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire, GB, WD23 4EE

Department: Health and Social Care (Qualified and Non-QualifieOperation: Sanctuary Supported LivingClosing Date: .Requisition: 227886Temporary Female Senior Care and Support AssistantRosary Priory, Bushey£14.77 per hour21.75 hours per weekTemporary position for up to 12 monthsMake a difference where it matters most Make a difference where it matters mostWe'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, Bushey, 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 roleLeading a team of Care and Support AssistantsWorking closely with staff to provide personal care and support to our customersSafe handling of medicationBuilding and maintaining relationships with internal and external customersPromoting safe practices and undertaking risk assessments as appropriateManaging and implementing safeguarding principles to ensure the safety of our customersRecent experience of working in a similar role is essentialPrevious experience supervising a teamPersonalised approach to care and support, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form positive relationships with people from varied backgroundsEnthusiastic and flexible with a strong "can-do" attitudeStrong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracyNVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towardsUnderstanding of relevant legislation and best practiceDue 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 rewardsYou 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 counsellingCompany-paid life insuranceParental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase schemeCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunitiesFlexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networksExclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangementsSome 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. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.Before you applyWe 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 DiversitySanctuary 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bushey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English