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 client with Multiple Sclerosis based in Kingston Upon Thames, London.
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 £15.66 per hour days and £16.91 per hour for waking nights.
We have two position available
Recruitment 1 - Average hours 24.5 per week including split shifts:
Week 1
Monday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00 – 21:30 (split)
Tuesday 8:00am-10:00am
Saturday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split)
Sunday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split)
Week 2
Monday 8:00am-10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split)
Thursday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split)
Friday 8:00am- 10:00am, 16:00 – 21:30 (split)
Recruitment 2 - Average hours 37 hours per week
Week 1
Tuesday 8:00am-17:30
Wednesday 8:00am- 17:30
Thursday 8:00am - 17:30
Friday 8:00am - 17:30
Week 2
Monday 8:00am - 17:30
Wednesday 8:00am - 10:00am, 16:00 – 21:30 (split)
Friday 8:00am - 17:30
Saturday 8:00am - 17:30
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Preparing meals and assistance to eat if needed
Support with all personal care
Support with catheter care
Maintaining the home such as cleaning, keeping tidy etc.
Supporting to research activities of choice, book and attend
Supporting to meet up with friends
Support with shopping
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting clients to attend appointments
Administering medication when required
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
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.
We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in Kingston Upon Thames, London.
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
KT1 4BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)