Care Support Assistant
YOURLIFEYOURWAY
London, KT1 3QWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 November 2026
15 days leftJob description
Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our qual...
All day hours are supported on a 2:1, any new staff will work alongside staff who have supported our client for a period of time until they get to know them well, know the routines and build a relationship.
Our client attends school during the week which is why support finishes at 9am when transport comes to collect our client and starts at 3pm in preparation for transport to bring him home.
Term time
Monday to Friday – 7am – 9am
Monday to Friday – 3pm – 8pm
Saturdays – 9am – 4pm
Sundays – 8am – 6pm
Monday to Friday – waking nights 8am – 7/8am
Non-term time
Sunday to Thursday – 8am – 5pm
Monday to Friday – waking nights 8am – 7/8am
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 male client with Learning disabilities, PICA and epilepsy, based in London, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1.
- 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 £18 per hour.
This position involves an average of 9-17 hours per week depending upon our client's term time and non term-time routines, including days and waking nights. Our client's shift patterns are:
Term time
Monday to Friday – 7am – 9am
Monday to Friday – 3pm – 8pm
Saturdays – 9am – 4pm
Sundays – 8am – 6pm
Monday to Friday – waking nights 8am – 7/8am
Non-term time
Sunday to Thursday – 8am – 5pm
Monday to Friday – waking nights 8am – 7/8am
- Supporting our client with their personal care needs
- Assisting our client in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
- Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities
- Administering medication when required
- Ensuring that our client's safety is maintained at all time in relation to his diagnosed PICA and Epilepsy
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.
Benefits include;
Pension scheme entitlement
Full training provided
Confidential employee helpline
Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
Refer a friend scheme
Career progression
Online employee portal
Care Support Worker
Essential: - Full UK Driving Licence
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
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related