Care Support AssistantNHS

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate and motivated to make a positive difference to someone’s life? Your Life Your Way is looking for a Care Support Assistant to support a person based in [insert detail]. This is a rewarding role where you will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help the person live the life they choose. Full training will be provided before you start work, with ongoing support from the wider team. Hours: 20 hours per week, for 3 weeks on the rolling rota and 10 hours on the 4th week of the rolling rota. Rate of pay: £17.49 per hour (days) & £ 18.24 per hour (Waking nights)

Main duties of the job

Our client requires support with:

Personal hygiene

Toileting

Food & drink preparation and support to eat and drink.

Moving & handling.

Skin integrity

Non-invasive ventilation during the night.

Medication administration.

Cough assist.

Social activities.

Job description

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, highquality support tailored to each individual’s needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someone’s life? Then come and join us in a rewarding career as a Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in the Wimbolden area of London.

What We Offer

• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
• Career progression pathways
• Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
• We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Online employee portal for easy access to information
• Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition
• You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

About the Role

As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. After training is completed, you will receive a competitive rate of pay of £17.49 per hour for days and £18.24 per hour for waking nights.

This position involves 3 weeks of the rolling rota will be 20 hours per week and 1 week on the rolling rota is 10 hours per week, including waking night and day shifts.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

• Assisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
• Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities
• Administering medication when required

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Good communication skills
• A genuine desire to support others
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous
• Previous experience is helpful but not essential – full training provided

Additional Information

Person-centred care is very important to us here at Your Life Your Way and you will have the opportunity to meet our client during the recruitment process.

Your Life Your Way is committed to a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the individuals we support. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with documentation valid for at least 12 months, to ensure continuity of care for the person we support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

About us

At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independentl whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010 our trusted team has delivered compassionate high quality support tailored to each individuals needs.

Person-centred care is very important to us here at Your Life Your Way and you will have the opportunity to meet our client during the recruitment process.

Your Life Your Way is committed to a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the individuals we support. All roles are subject to pre employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

We offer excellent benefits such as

Full training

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners

Refer a friend scheme

Employee feedback surveys and recognition

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you