Apprentice Care and Support Assistant
Sanctuary Supported Living · Manchester, M11 2LY
Adult care worker (level 2)
Kickstart your career supporting adults experiencing homelessness at Victoria House. Earn while you learn with a fully funded Level 2 Care qualification. Joining our 24/7 Openshaw team, you will help residents build life skills and independence. If you are compassionate and want to make a real difference, apply today!
The work
- Greet residents, visitors, and partner agencies at reception, answering queries and keeping the site safe.
- Plan and run group activities in communal rooms, kitchens, or gardens, plus provide one-on-one support.
- Assist residents in 36 flats and emergency rooms to build key life skills and prepare for independent living.
- Support residents to access local Manchester services, education, and community networks.
- Work as part of a 24/7 team delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.
Training
Training for this apprenticeship will be delivered by Connect2Care, with regular support from a dedicated trainer throughout the programme. Training will take place in the workplace, with sessions scheduled directly with the trainer.
Training provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD
What you come out with
After completing the apprenticeship, you can progress into a permanent Care and Support Assistant role within Sanctuary Supported Living.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Pay extras and benefits
25 days’ annual leave rising with service, sick pay, pension, wellbeing support, life insurance, retail discounts, Cycle to Work, flexible working options, parental leave, paid volunteering days and development opportunities.
£18,720 a year
The employer
Sanctuary Supported Living is a not-for-profit organisation, delivering a wide range of supported housing and retirement communities, alongside tailored care and support services, to people across England.
We have over 750 supported housing services across England, where our amazing teams provide the care and support that our customers need.
Working in close partnership with the people we support, their families, carers and health professionals, we deliver high quality services that support people on their unique pathways for independence.
With over 50 years of experience, we help people to live as independently as possible. We deliver supported housing, Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered services, floating support, retirement communities, and technology in the home.
Workplace
- Victoria House, 50 Victoria Street, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2LY