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)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 individuals needs.

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 Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy based in South West London.

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.

About the Role

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 for day shifts.

This position involves variable part-time hours per week which are day shifts and hours change dependent upon term time and non-term time.

Term time (18 hours per week)

Tuesday - 16:00-22:00

Wednesday - 16:00-22:00

Thursday - 16:00-22:00

Non-term time (36 hours per week)

Tuesday - 8:00 - 20:00

Wednesday - 08:00 - 20:00

Thursday - 08:00 - 20:00

We do require flexibility to cover weekends for annual leave and sickness cover.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client to meet their personal care and toileting needs

Assisting our client with 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

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

Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage full training provided

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience not essential but preferred

Desirable

• Experience not essential but preferred

Experience

Essential

• Experience not essential but preferred

Desirable

• Experience not essential but 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

London

London

SW20 0RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 individuals needs.

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 based in London, KT3 area.

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.

About the Role

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.

This position involves 18 hours per week, including day shifts:

Monday 12pm-6pm

Tuesday 12pm-6pm

Wednesday 12pm-6pm

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assistance with ventilation.

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 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

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

London

London

KT3 4BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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