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 our clients based in Northwich as a Team Leader. The role involves looking after a number of clients with LD, MH and Autism
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 £15.43 for day shifts and £69.76 per sleeping night shift.
Shift pattern:
36 hours per week based on a 2 week rolling rota of a varied shift pattern which includes 1 sleep per week.
Main duties of the job
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Assisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
Providing companionship and emotional support
Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities
Administering medication when required
Team Leader Duties:
To be responsible for co-ordinating and reviewing shift rotas for your allocated care packages and staff teams delivering care in line with company policy and procedure.
To forward plan the shift rotas for staff teams to ensure planned absences are covered, i.e. annual leave, maternity and paternity.
To support the office/Care Manager when shifts are not covered due to unplanned absences, i.e. sickness or any other reason.
To feedback any client or team issues to the Care Manager with the intention of resolving matters quickly and appropriately in line with company policy and procedure.
To be the first line contact to the team of Personal Assistants to form the ‘conduit’ between the PA’s and the Care Manager and/or office.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
A caring and empathetic nature
A minimum of 2 years care experience
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/
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 our clients based in Northwich as a Team Leader.
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 £15.43 for day shifts and £69.76 per sleeping night shift.
Shift pattern:
36 hours per week based on a 2 week rolling rota of varied shift pattern which includes 1 sleep per week.
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Assisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible Providing companionship and emotional support Helping with household tasks and meal preparation Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities Administering medication when required
Team Leader Duties:
To be responsible for co-ordinating and reviewing shift rotas for your allocated care packages and staff teams delivering care in line with company policy and procedure. To forward plan the shift rotas for staff teams to ensure planned absences are covered, i.e. annual leave, maternity and paternity. To support the office/Care Manager when shifts are not covered due to unplanned absences, i.e. sickness or any other reason. To feedback any client or team issues to the Care Manager with the intention of resolving matters quickly and appropriately in line with company policy and procedure. To be the first line contact to the team of Personal Assistants to form the ‘conduit’ between the PA’s and the Care Manager and/or office.
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
A caring and empathetic nature A minimum of 2 years care experience 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
Minimum of 2 years care experience
Desirable
Minimum of 2 years care experience
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 Northwich
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)