Job summary
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.
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 a mixture of both day shifts and waking nights shifts. Current shift pattern is 8am - 8pm days, 8pm-8am waking nights.
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.
Main duties of the job
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
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/
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.
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.
Job description
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, 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 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 a mixture of both day shifts and waking nights shifts. Current shift pattern is 8am - 8pm days, 8pm-8am waking nights.
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.
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/
Job description
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, 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 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 a mixture of both day shifts and waking nights shifts. Current shift pattern is 8am - 8pm days, 8pm-8am waking nights.
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.
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
Live In Care Support Assistant
Essential
- A caring and empathetic nature
- Good communication skills
- A genuine desire to support others
- Basic IT and record-keeping skills
Desirable
- Experience working with someone with learning disabilities & challenging behaviour will be an advantage.
- Drivers preferred.
Person Specification
Live In Care Support Assistant
Essential
- A caring and empathetic nature
- Good communication skills
- A genuine desire to support others
- Basic IT and record-keeping skills
Desirable
- Experience working with someone with learning disabilities & challenging behaviour will be an advantage.
- Drivers preferred.
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.
