Care Support Assistant
YOURLIFEYOURWAY
London, SW18 5AQ
Salary
£17.00 to £18.00
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you caring, compassionate and motivated to make a positive difference to someone’s life? Your Life Your Way is looking for a Care Support Assistan...
Our client requires support with
Personal hygiene
Toileting
Food & drink preparation and support to eat and drink.
Moving & handling.
Skin integrity
Non-invasive ventilation during the night.
Medication administration.
Cough assist.
Social activities.
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 based in the Wimbolden area of London.
- 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.
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 per hour for days and £18.24 per hour for waking nights.
This position involves 3 weeks of the rolling rota will be 20 hours per week and 1 week on the rolling rota is 10 hours per week, including waking night and day shifts.
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
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
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/
At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independentl whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010 our trusted team has delivered compassionate high quality support tailored to each individuals needs.
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.
We offer excellent benefits such as
Full training
Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
Refer a friend scheme
Employee feedback surveys and recognition
If you are 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
Care Support Worker
Essential
- Previous experience in care would be advantages
Desirable
- Previous experience in care
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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About the employer
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