Care Support WorkerNHS
Job summary
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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy based in London, across two locations as he splits his time between his university residence SW7 and his family home in SW19.
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 £17.49-18.24.
We have 2 positions available, including day shifts. Flexibilty is required to be able to cover annual leave and sickness for the following shift patterns:
Recruitment 1: Average of 26 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.
Week one
Wednesday 15:30-21:30
Saturday 07:30-21:30
Sunday 07:30-15:30
Week two
Monday 15:30-21:30
Wednesday 15:30-21:30
Thursday 15:30-21:30
Friday 15:30-21:30
Recruitment 2: Average of 19 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.
Week one
Monday 15:30-21:30
Wednesday 14:30-21:30
Friday 14:30-21:30
Week two
Wednesday 14:30-21:30
Saturday 15:30-21:30
Sunday 15:30-21:30
Some elements of our client's care is delivered on a 2:1 basis and this role includes a fair share of weekends.
Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.
Main duties of the job
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Support to access the community to meet friends and do things he enjoys
Support to attend university
Meeting our client's complex needs including but not limited to :
Moving & handling specific and complex, is at high risk of fractures and can suffer pain if not positioned correctly
High risk of pressure sores needs regular repositioning and observations of skin integrity
Personal care full support with washing, dressing, toileting etc.
Eating & drinking full support to prepare, eat & drink
Secretion management which includes oral suction, chest physio, cough assist, & nebulizer administration
Ventilation overnight and when unwell
Saturation monitoring (oxygen saturations, heart rate & temperature)
Medication administration
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
Previous experience is helpful but not essential full training provided
Additional Information
Job description
Job summary
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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy based in London, across two locations as he splits his time between his university residence SW7 and his family home in SW19.
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 £17.49-18.24.
We have 2 positions available, including day shifts. Flexibilty is required to be able to cover annual leave and sickness for the following shift patterns:
Recruitment 1: Average of 26 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.
Week one
Wednesday 15:30-21:30
Saturday 07:30-21:30
Sunday 07:30-15:30
Week two
Monday 15:30-21:30
Wednesday 15:30-21:30
Thursday 15:30-21:30
Friday 15:30-21:30
Recruitment 2: Average of 19 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.
Week one
Monday 15:30-21:30
Wednesday 14:30-21:30
Friday 14:30-21:30
Week two
Wednesday 14:30-21:30
Saturday 15:30-21:30
Sunday 15:30-21:30
Some elements of our client's care is delivered on a 2:1 basis and this role includes a fair share of weekends.
Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.
Main duties of the job
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Support to access the community to meet friends and do things he enjoys
Support to attend university
Meeting our client's complex needs including but not limited to :
Moving & handling specific and complex, is at high risk of fractures and can suffer pain if not positioned correctly
High risk of pressure sores needs regular repositioning and observations of skin integrity
Personal care full support with washing, dressing, toileting etc.
Eating & drinking full support to prepare, eat & drink
Secretion management which includes oral suction, chest physio, cough assist, & nebulizer administration
Ventilation overnight and when unwell
Saturation monitoring (oxygen saturations, heart rate & temperature)
Medication administration
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
Previous experience is helpful but not essential full training provided
Additional Information
Overview of your organisation
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 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.