Care Support Worker

YOURLIFEYOURWAY; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care support organization is seeking a Care Support Assistant in Warrington. This part-time role requires a compassionate individual to support a client with complex health needs including tracheostomy and ventilator care. Full training is provided, and the position offers a competitive pay rate starting at £15 per hour. Join us to make a meaningful impact in someone's life. Applications can be submitted through our website.

Benefits

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

Payment for DBS certificate

Employee feedback surveys

Qualifications

• A caring and empathetic nature crucial for client support.
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills are necessary.
• Previous care experience preferred, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with complex health needs, including tracheostomy care.
• Assist clients in daily routines and encourage independence.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Caring and empathetic nature

Basic IT and record-keeping skills

Previous care experience

Education

Right to work in the UK

Tools

UK Driving Licence

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, 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 client based in St Helens.

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.

Main duties of the job

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 £15per hour for days/waking nightsand £76persleeping night shift,after training is completed.

You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00for each waking night shift that you complete.

Aftercompletion of clinical training, you pay rate will increaseto £15.60 for any day shifts completed.

This position involves a part-time role of 24 hours per week.

We have one position available for mixed shifts, which includes days, sleeping nights and waking nights.

A Driver is required.

Previous Care Experience is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Supporting our client with his complex health needs: Our client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handling

• 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

About us

What We’re Looking For

• 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

• UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience in care.

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.