Support Assistant

Comfort Care Services Ltd; Knaphill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Company pension scheme

Paid mileage for business travel

Enhanced DBS paid for

Fully paid training and Care Certific

Ongoing learning and career dev

Supportive management team

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

Comfort Care Services Ltd is recruiting a Support Assistant to help adults in supported living services live independently, confidently and safely. You will provide emotional and practical support, assist with daily living tasks and promote wellbeing.

Join a team that values compassion, clear communication and ongoing learning. The role offers flexible hours including full-time and part-time opportunities, with DBS checks supported and training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults in supported living services.
• Assist with daily living skills and household tasks.
• Promote independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Support access to education, employment and community activities.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Work with families and healthcare professionals.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of those supported.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Health & Social Care Qualification

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Assistant, you'll support adults in supported living services to live independently, confidently and safely. Your role may include:

• Providing emotional and practical support
• Supporting people with daily living skills and household tasks
• Promoting independence, confidence and wellbeing
• Supporting people to access education, employment and community activities
• Maintaining accurate records and care documentation
• Working closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support

Every day is an opportunity to help someone achieve their goals and live life to the fullest.

Values

We're more interested in your values and attitude than your experience. You will be:

• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Positive, reliable and trustworthy
• A good communicator
• Passionate about helping others
• Willing to learn and develop new skills

Essential Requirements

• Strong spoken and written English skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to obtain an Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS Check

Desirable not essential

• Health & Social Care Qualification (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Previous experience in care, support work or customer-facing roles

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Paid mileage for business travel
• Car business insurance paid up to a max of 150
• Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS paid for
• Fully paid training and Care Certificate
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to make a real difference every day

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding Comfort Care Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK.