Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones 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

Wednesday 15:30-21:30

Saturday 07:30-21:30

Sunday 07:30-15:30

Week two

Monday 15:30-21:30

Wednesday 15:30-21:30

Thursday 15:30-21:30

Friday 15:30-21:30

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

Week one

Monday 15:30-21:30

Wednesday 14:30-21:30

Friday 14:30-21:30

Week two

Wednesday 14:30-21:30

Saturday 15:30-21:30

Sunday 15:30-21:30

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.

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities as a 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

What Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll 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

Additional Information

Overview of your organisation

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

Youll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in care preferred

Desirable

• Experience in care preferred

Experience

Essential

• Experience in care preferred

Desirable

• Experience in care preferred

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

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY

Wimbledon

London

SW19 3EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)