Care Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

Confidential employee assistance helpl

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership with discounts

DBS certificate paid for and Update | 

DBS updates

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Care Support Assistant for Your Life Your Way, supporting independent living at home or in supported accommodation with one client. The role covers daily routines, companionship, household tasks, meals, appointments, activities, and medication administration.

DBS check required; full training provided. Right to work in the UK for 12 months and references are required.

Qualifications

• Caring, empathetic nature required.
• Clear communication skills essential.
• Genuine desire to support others.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily routines and independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help with household tasks and meals.
• Support attendance at appointments and community activities.
• Administer medication when required.

Skills

Caring & empathy

Communication skills

Desire to help others

Basic IT & record-keeping

English language (spoken & written)

Job description

Care Support Assistant post with Your Life Your Way, supporting independent living at home or in supported accommodation, working with one client. The work covers daily routines, companionship, household tasks and meal preparation, supporting attendance at appointments and community activities, and administering medication. Each shift is spent with one person, with no travel between sites, and full training is given, so prior experience is not essential. Applicants must hold right to work documents valid for at least 12 months and pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Assist clients with daily routines, encouraging independence where possible
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Help with household tasks and meal preparation
• Support clients to attend appointments and community activities
• Administer medication when required

Experience

• Care experience (listed as essential in the person specification; the body says previous experience is not essential)

Skills & knowledge

• A caring and empathetic nature
• Good communication skills
• A genuine desire to support others
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills
• Good standard of spoken and written English

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK, with documents valid for at least 12 months
• Enhanced DBS check
• Pre-employment references

Nice to have

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in care

What’s offered

• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunities to gain Health and Social Care qualificationsCareer progression pathways
• Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
• DBS certificate paid for and Update Service fee reimbursed