YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Care Support Worker

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

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 per hour for days/waking nights and £76 per sleeping night shift, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.

After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completed

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

We have one postiiton available for day hours and sleeping nights.

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

Shift Times

19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)

21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)

07:00 to 19:00 (Days)

09:00 to 21:00 (Days)

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/

A Driver is required.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10 to £15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

PY1429827St CSW

Job locations

St Helens

St Helens

Merseyside

WA11 7SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care company

You will be paid £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £9.50 per hour for sleeping nights, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.

After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completed

This is a Part Time position offering 24 hours per week on average, Days & Nights (Mixed shifts) based in St Helens.

A Driver is required.

Position

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to support a gentlemen who likes to keep busy and experience life to it’s maximum.

This gentleman requires support to help him to undergo activities in and outside of the home and to meet his complex health needs.

The 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.

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

Shift Times

19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)

21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)

07:00 to 19:00 (Day)

09:00 to 21:00 (Day)

Benefits include;

  • Good Rate of Pay
  • Paid annual leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full training provided
  • Confidential employee helpline
  • Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Career progression
  • Online employee portal
  • Early Access Pay

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support.  Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references.  A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply for this position, please apply online, and include your CV, or contact the Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217 and quote Ref No (086)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care company

You will be paid £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £9.50 per hour for sleeping nights, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.

After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completed

This is a Part Time position offering 24 hours per week on average, Days & Nights (Mixed shifts) based in St Helens.

A Driver is required.

Position

We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to support a gentlemen who likes to keep busy and experience life to it’s maximum.

This gentleman requires support to help him to undergo activities in and outside of the home and to meet his complex health needs.

The 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.

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

Shift Times

19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)

21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)

07:00 to 19:00 (Day)

09:00 to 21:00 (Day)

Benefits include;

  • Good Rate of Pay
  • Paid annual leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full training provided
  • Confidential employee helpline
  • Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Career progression
  • Online employee portal
  • Early Access Pay

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support.  Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references.  A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply for this position, please apply online, and include your CV, or contact the Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217 and quote Ref No (086)

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

  • Full UK Drivers manual licence required

Desirable

  • Full UK Drivers manual licence required
Person Specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

  • Full UK Drivers manual licence required

Desirable

  • Full UK Drivers manual licence required

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.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

St Helens

St Helens

Merseyside

WA11 7SL


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

St Helens

St Helens

Merseyside

WA11 7SL


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Assistant

Katie

katie.gallimore@ylyw.org.uk

01606331217

Details

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10 to £15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

PY1429827St CSW

Job locations

St Helens

St Helens

Merseyside

WA11 7SL


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