About this role
Job summary
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 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.
About the Role
We have 2 positions available, including day shifts.
Recruitment 1: Average of 13 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.
Week one
Sunday 07:30-21:30
Week two
Thursday 15:30-21:30
Friday 15:30-21:30
Recruitment 2: Average of 19.5 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
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 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
Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.
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
You’ll 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 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 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.
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 £17.49-18.24.
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.
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 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/
Person Specification
Health and Social Care Essential
Experience in care preferred
Desirable
Experience in care 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 London
London
United Kingdom
SW19 3EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)