Care Support Assistant

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A rewarding position as a Care Support Assistant with NHS in Lancashire, where you will make a significant impact in clients' lives. The role involves supporting individuals with personal care, shopping, and companionship while providing training and a supportive environment. Join a caring team and take on a fulfilling role in the health and social care sector.

Benefits

Paid annual holiday leave

Full training provided

Confidential employee assistance helpline

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Blue Light membership for discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Online employee portal

Feedback surveys and recognition

Qualifications

• Good communication skills are essential.
• Previous care experience preferred.
• Desire to care for others is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and meal preparation.
• Support with errands, shopping, and attending appointments.
• Provide companionship and assist with housework.

Skills

Good communication skills

Desire to care for others

UK full driving license

Previous care experience

Job 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 quality care company!

We are recruiting for a Care Support Assistant to support a client with physical and mental health disabilities.

You will be paid £12.75 per hour after training is completed (training provided during recruitment).

Main duties of the job

• Support will include:
• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Support to shop for food, drink, and essential items
• Support to attend appointments
• Support to access activities within the community within areas of interest
• Support to maintain the environment

About us

You are required to have good communication skills and a desire to care for others. Possessing a UK full driving license would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way is committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. All vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks, e.g., DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply, please complete the short application form and upload your CV via our website to register your interest.

Job responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate, and eager to make a difference? Join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a Care Support Assistant to support a client based in Accrington, Lancashire. Full training will be provided, and you will be paid a competitive rate after training. The role involves day shifts, part-time, offering 16 hours per week, at £12.75 per hour after training.

Benefits include:

• Good pay rate
• Paid annual holiday leave
• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Blue Light membership for discounts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal
• Feedback surveys and recognition

Your responsibilities include assisting vulnerable clients to live independently, providing companionship, supporting with housework, errands, meal prep, and possibly administering medication.

Skills and experience required:

• Good communication skills
• Desire to care for others
• UK full driving license (advantageous)
• Previous care experience (preferred)

All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

To apply, submit an online application and attach your CV.

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

• Driver preferred but not essential
• Experience in care preferred

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.