Care Support Assistant

NHS Jobs; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual holiday leave

Pension scheme entitlement

Full induction and ongoing training

Confidential employee assistance helpl

Opportunities to gain qualifications

Career progression pathways

Blue Light membership discounts

DBS certificate paid and UpdateService

Refer-a-friend bonus

Online employee portal

Employee feedback surveys

Staff recognition

Job summary

Your Life Your Way in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a dedicated Care Support Assistant to join our friendly team. You will receive full training and a competitive pay rate of £15.66 per hour for day shifts or £16.91 per hour for waking nights, with average weekly hours around 24.5 across a rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include meals, personal care, medication assistance, home upkeep, and helping clients attend appointments, social activities, and appointments.

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic nature.
• Good communication skills.
• Genuine desire to support others.
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.
• Previous experience is helpful but not essential - full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and assistance with eating if needed.
• Support with all personal care.
• Support with catheter care.
• Maintaining the home (cleaning, tidying).
• Supporting research activities of choice, booking and attending.
• Supporting to meet up with friends.
• Support with shopping.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting clients to attend appointments.
• Administering medication when required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

IT & documentation

Driving licence (adv)

Job description

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 Kingston Upon Thames, London.

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

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 £15.66 per hour days and £16.91 per hour for waking nights.

We have one position available: Average hours 24.5 per week including split shifts: Week 1: Monday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split) Tuesday 8:00am-10:00am Saturday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split) Sunday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split) Week 2: Monday 8:00am-10:00am Tuesday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split) Thursday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split) Friday 8:00am-10:00am, 16:00-21:30 (split)

Your Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and assistance to eat if needed
• Support with all personal care
• Support with catheter care
• Maintaining the home such as cleaning, keeping tidy etc.
• Supporting to research activities of choice, book and attend
• Supporting to meet up with friends
• Support with shopping
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting clients to attend appointments
• Administering medication when required

What We’re Looking For

• 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.