Care Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holiday leave and pension

Full induction and ongoing training

Health and Social Care qualifications

Career progression pathways

Confidential employee assistance helpl

Blue Light discounts

DBS certificate paid for

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Your Life Your Way invites applications for a Care Support Assistant to work in its Short Stay Service. You will enable people with learning disabilities, autism and additional support needs to participate in meaningful activities within the service and the community, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Shifts mix days and nights, with full-time (36 hours) or part-time options. Training is provided, and an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required to start.

Qualifications

• Confidence in leading and supporting activities.
• Flexible, person-centred approach to support.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and motivated.
• Positive attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Caring and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to take part in meaningful activities within the service and in the community.
• Lead and support activities.
• Create safe, enjoyable and fulfilling respite experiences for each person.
• Assist people with daily routines, encouraging independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Administer medication when required.

Skills

Lead activities

Person-centred approach

Enthusiastic

Positive attitude

Good communication

Caring & empathy

Job description

The Care Support Assistant post sits within the new Short Stay Service, a respite provision run by Your Life Your Way. Support workers will help people with learning disabilities, autism and additional support needs take part in activities in the service and the community, and promote their independence. Shifts mix days and nights, sleeping and waking, and the post can be full-time (36 hours) or part-time, with one person supported per shift. Training is provided, and an enhanced DBS check and right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Support individuals to take part in meaningful activities within the service and in the community
• Lead and support activities
• Create safe, enjoyable and fulfilling respite experiences for each person
• Assist people with daily routines, encouraging independence
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Administer medication when required

What's required

Experience

• Previous experience in care

Skills & knowledge

• Confidence in leading and supporting activities
• Flexible, person-centred approach to support
• Enthusiastic, reliable and motivated
• Positive attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Caring and empathetic nature

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• References
• Right to work in the UK, with documents valid for at least 12 months

Other

• Good spoken and written English
• Willingness to complete all required training

Nice to have

• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism

What's offered

• Paid annual holiday leave and pension scheme
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to gain Health and Social Care qualifications
• Career progression pathways
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
• DBS certificate paid for and Update Service reimbursed
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme