Care Support Assistant
YOURLIFEYOURWAY
Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3THView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.00 to £14.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
At Your Life Your Way, we empower people to live independently, whether at home or in supported accommodation. Since 2010, our trusted team has delive...
As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care.
This position is a part-time role and involves 24 hours per week, including day and evening shifts on a two week rolling rota.
Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Friday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Saturday 7am – 11am, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm
Week 2
Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Sunday 7am – 11am 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm
Meeting our client's complex health needs including personal care, epilepsy management and gastrostomy care
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
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 Kent.
- 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.
This position is a part-time role and involves 24 hours per week, including day and evening shifts on a two week rolling rota.
Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Friday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Saturday 7am – 11am, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm
Week 2
Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm
Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm
Sunday 7am – 11am 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm
- Meeting our client's complex health needs including personal care, epilepsy management and gastrostomy care
- 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
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.
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 desirable however full training will be provided
Desirable: - Experience desirable however full training will be provided
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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