Care Support Assistant

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

Confidential employee assistance helpl

Opportunities to gain qualifications

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership with discounts

DBS certificate paid and UpdateService

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Online employee portal

Employee feedback surveys

Job summary

Your Life Your Way in London is seeking a caring Care Support Assistant to help clients live independently at home or in supported accommodation. You will receive full training and a competitive hourly rate of pay, with shifts across the week including daytime hours.

DBS checks and references are part of the safer recruitment process. After training, you will contribute to high-quality care through companionship, daily assistance, and support to attend activities.

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Good communication skills.
• Genuine desire to support others.
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills.
• UK driving licence advantageous.
• Previous experience helpful but not essential – full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ventilation.
• Help clients in daily routines to promote independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Support clients to attend appointments and community activities.
• Administer medication when required.

Skills

Caring

Empathetic

Good communication

Record-keeping

Tools

DBS check

Job 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 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 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

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

• 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 We’re Looking For

• 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.