Care Support Worker
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, SW18 (Wimbledon). 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 You’ll 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 £13.85 -£17.07 per hour, after training is completed.This position is for 36 hours per monht, one shift per week, with the following shifts on a four week rolling rota: Week 1 Friday 08:00-20:00 Week 2 Friday 15:00-21:00 Week 3 Sunday 09:00-21:00 Week 4 Wednesday 15:00-21:00 Rotas are subject to change and flexibility is required to cover annual leave and absence as overtime.
Overtime shifts will include sleeping nights and waking nights. Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant include but are not limited to Assisting with personal care needs including bathing, dressing and toileting Medication administration Meeting our client’s complex health care needs including the use of ventilation, cough assist and chest physio Blood pressure monitoring Moving and Handling as well as repositioning Assisting our client to access the community What We’re Looking For 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 Additional Information 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.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, with documentation valid for at least 12 months, to ensure continuity of care for the person we support. If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply to become our Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/