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 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 young lady who is deaf & blind and has learning disabilities based in London, SW18 area.
Main duties of the job
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 £19.50 per hour
This position involves an average of 20 hours per week, including day shifts and waking night shifts on a 1:1 basis within the home and a 2:1 basis when out in the community.
Shift patterns are:
8am until 3pm – Monday to Sunday
3pm – 10pm – Monday to Sunday
10pm – 8am – Monday to Sunday
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant:
Support with personal care
Support with nutritional intake via Gastrostomy
Support to maintain a safe environment
Administering medication when required
Supporting with our clients sensory needs and regulation
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
A qualification in British sign language
A caring and empathetic nature
Good communication skills
A genuine desire to support others
Basic IT and record keeping skills
Must have a qualification in British sign language
Experience supporting people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour would be an advantage but not essential
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
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.
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 young lady who is deaf & blind and has learning disabilities based in London, SW18 area.
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 £19.50 per hour
This position involves an average of 20 hours per week, including day shifts and waking night shifts.
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Support with personal care Support with nutritional intake via Gastrostomy Support to maintain a safe environment Administering medication when required Supporting with our clients sensory needs and regulation
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
A qualification in British sign language A caring and empathetic nature Good communication skills A genuine desire to support others Basic IT and record-keeping skills Must have a qualification in British sign language Experience supporting people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour would be an advantage but not essential.
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
Must have a qualification in British sign language
Desirable
Experience supporting people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour would be an advantage but not essential.
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
London
SW18 5BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)