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

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.

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.

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

Week two

Recruitment 2: Average of 19 hours based on a 2 week rolling rota.

Week one

Week two

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.

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 :

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

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.

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.

Health and Social Care

Essential: - Experience in care preferred

Desirable: - Experience in care preferred