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Merton Social Care

Care Support WorkerNHS

London, SW20 0RZ Permanent £17.49
Posted 16 September 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Raynes Park Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Dundonald Road Tram Stop (1 mile, direct) Cromwell Road Bus Station (3.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 individuals needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones 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 with Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy based in South West London.

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 for day shifts.

This position involves variable part-time hours per week which are day shifts and hours change dependent upon term time and non-term time.

Term time (18 hours per week)

Tuesday - 16:00-22:00

Wednesday - 16:00-22:00

Thursday - 16:00-22:00

Non-term time (36 hours per week)

Tuesday - 8:00 - 20:00

Wednesday - 08:00 - 20:00

Thursday - 08:00 - 20:00

We do require flexibility to cover weekends for annual leave and sickness cover.

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Assisting our client to meet their personal care and toileting needs
  • Assisting our client with their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
  • Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities
  • Administering medication when required

What Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll 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
  • Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage full training provided

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 individuals needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones 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 with Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy based in South West 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

Youll 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 for day shifts.

This position involves variable part-time hours per week which are day shifts and hours change dependent upon term time and non-term time.

Term time (18 hours per week)

Tuesday - 16:00-22:00

Wednesday - 16:00-22:00

Thursday - 16:00-22:00

Non-term time (36 hours per week)

Tuesday - 8:00 - 20:00

Wednesday - 08:00 - 20:00

Thursday - 08:00 - 20:00

We do require flexibility to cover weekends for annual leave and sickness cover.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client to meet their personal care and toileting needs

Assisting our client with their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible

Providing companionship and emotional support

Helping with household tasks and meal preparation

Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities

Administering medication when required

What Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll 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

Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage full training provided

About us

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
  • Youll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.
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