Care Support Assistant

Yourlifeyourway; Pendleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

DBS paid / Update Service

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Online employee portal

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership with discounts

Job summary

Your Life Your Way in Colne is seeking a caring Care Support Assistant to help a female client with learning and sensory needs. The role provides person-centred support, promotes independence, and includes personal care, meal preparation, and accompaniment to activities. Training is provided, with ongoing support from the team.

The position is 24 hours per week, with 2 waking nights (8pm–8am). A full UK driving licence is advantageous, and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is helpful but not required; full training provided.
• Good communication skills and empathy are essential.
• Basic IT and record-keeping abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support client with personal care and daily living activities.
• Encourage independence and accompany client to activities.
• Assist with meals, home upkeep, and safety.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help client attend appointments and community activities.
• Administer medication when required.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate and motivated to make a positive difference to someone’s life? Your Life Your Way is looking for a Care Support Assistant to support a person based in Colne This is a rewarding role where you will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help the person live the life they choose. Full training will be provided before you start work, with ongoing support from the wider team.

Hours: 24 hours
Shift pattern: 2 x waking nights per week 8pm until 8am

Week 1 Saturday and Sunday

Week 2 Wednesday and Thursday

Main duties of the job

Full assistance with all aspects of daily living – includes personal care, meal preparation, eating & drinking, maintaining the home environment, maintaining safety, social activities both in & out the house, toileting, high sensory needs which includes the need for a bath several times per day, time in sensory room, and other interventions.

The client enjoys to go out with staff to a variety of places, local cafes, farms, parks. The client would like to start experiencing new activities too such as dancing and trampolining.

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.

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.

• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
• Employee feedback surveys and recognition
• We will pay for your DBS and reimburse any DBS update service renewals.

You’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites.

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, high-quality 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 female client with a Learning Disability and Sensory needs, based in Colne.

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
• 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 £14.75 per hour.

This position is for 24 hours per week and includes, 2X waking nights per week.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

• Support our client with her personal care needs and toileting needs
• 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

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

• 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.

Person Specification

Care Support Worker

Essential

• Previous care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in working nights
• Full UK driving licence

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.