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 Northwich.

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.

The hours will be 34 hours per week, this includes days and sleeping nights.

The rate of pay is £13.45 for days and £8.72 for sleeping shifts.

Main duties of the job

The role is to support our client within her own home and in the community.

Our client has a learning disability and pica. The staff are required to support our client with medication, administration, meal preperation, personal care, domestic duties and arranging activities.

The client enjoys going out for walks and drives, she likes watching TV especially soaps and Disney and listening to music.

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 Northwich.

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 £13.45.

This position involves 34 per week, including day shifts and sleeping night 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 independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delivered compassionate, high quality support tailored to each individual’s 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:

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

We will pay for your DBS and reimburse any DBS update service renewals.

You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites.

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.