About this role
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
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience not essential but preferred
Desirable
Experience not essential but preferred
Experience Essential
Experience not essential but preferred
Desirable
Experience not essential but preferred
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name YOURLIFEYOURWAY
Address YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY
London
London
SW20 0RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)