Care Support Assistant

NHS; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Care Support Assistant to provide compassionate care for a young lady with Autism on a temporary basis. The role requires 24 hours of support per week, including waking nights. Full training is provided, and after completion, the pay is £12.25 per hour. The ideal candidate is caring, has basic IT skills, and a desire to help others. This position includes various responsibilities to ensure quality support and companionship.

Benefits

Paid annual holiday leave

Full training

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts

Employee feedback surveys and staff recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• A good standard of spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a young lady with Autism during the night.
• Assisting with non-invasive ventilation while she sleeps.
• Managing and monitoring her epilepsy and seizures.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Caring and empathetic nature

Basic IT and record-keeping skills

Genuine desire to support others

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a Care Support Assistant to come and join our team to support a client based in Lytham, St Annes on a temporary basis of 12 months to cover maternity leave

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a Care Support Assistant, where you will be paid a competitive rate of pay after completion of training.

This job involves 24hours per week including waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay £12.25 (after completion of training).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Care Support Assistant to come and join our team to support a client based in Lytham, St Annes on a temporary basis of 12 months to cover maternity leave.

Duties include:

Supporting a young lady with Autism during the night.

Assistingwith non-invasive ventilation while she sleeps.

Managing andmonitoringher epilepsy and seizures.

You will workTWOwaking night shiftsper week, from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

About us

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, high quality support tailored to each individual’s needs.

We offer excellent benefits such as:

Paid annual holiday leave

Full training

Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care

Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners

Refer a friend scheme

Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available

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 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 Lytham, St Annes on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave

What We Offer

• Paid annual holiday leave
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
• Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
• We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service
• 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 £12.25 an hour

This position involves 24 hours per week, including waking night shifts on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

• Supporting a young lady with Autism during the night
• Assistingwith non-invasive ventilation while she sleeps
• Managing andmonitoringher epilepsy and seizures
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
• Administering medication when required

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

• A caring and empathetic nature
• 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/

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Experience in care 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.