Care and Support Assistant - Mental Health (CQC) (Ipswich, Suffolk, GB, IP4 3DH)
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<p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"> </p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-weight:bold;font-size:12.0pt;background-color:white"><span style="line-height:115%">Sidegate Lane</span> 248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IPA 3DH</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background-color:white"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Empower others to thrive</span></strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:white">We’re proud to be recognised as the <strong>2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year</strong> – and we’re excited to welcome a new Care and Support Assistant to our vibrant mental health service at Sidegate Lane, 248 Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IPA 3DH.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:white">You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting people with mental health needs that puts people first – every single day.<strong> #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag</strong> – 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.</span></p>
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<p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;background-color:white">As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.</span></p>
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What this role involves
General background for health and safety adviser roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Investigate and record accidents in the workplace
- Work closely with relevant inspectors and trade unions
- Develop safety policies and procedures for your organisation
- Typical pay (UK)
- £26,000 starting · £48,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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