YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Care Support Assistant

The closing date is 09 April 2026

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 client with Spinal Muscular Atrophy based in London, across two locations as he splits his time between his university residence SW7 and his family home in SW19.

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

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.

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 £17.24.

This position involves 24 hours per week, including day shifts on the shift pattern of 3.30pm – 9.30pm. Flexibilty is required to be able to cover annual leave and sickness for the following shift patterns:

7.30am – 3.30pm

9.30pm – 7.30am

Some elements of our client's care is delivered on a 2:1 basis and this role includes a fair share of weekends.

Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Support to access the community to meet friends and do things he enjoys

Support to attend university

Meeting our client's complex needs including but not limited to :

Moving & handling – specific and complex, is at high risk of fractures and can suffer pain if not positioned correctly

High risk of pressure sores – needs regular repositioning and observations of skin integrity

Personal care – full support with washing, dressing, toileting etc.

Eating & drinking – full support to prepare, eat & drink

Secretion management which includes oral suction, chest physio, cough assist, & nebulizer administration

Ventilation overnight and when unwell

Saturation monitoring (oxygen saturations, heart rate & temperature)

Medication administration

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/

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HW1529910LonCSA

Job locations

London

London

London

United Kingdom

SW19 3EJ


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 client with Spinal Muscular Atrophy based in London, across two locations as he splits his time between his university residence SW7 and his family home in SW19.

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 £17.24.

This position involves 24 hours per week, including day shifts on the shift pattern of 3.30pm – 9.30pm. Flexibilty is required to be able to cover annual leave and sickness for the following shift patterns:

  • 7.30am – 3.30pm
  • 9.30pm – 7.30am

Some elements of our client's care is delivered on a 2:1 basis and this role includes a fair share of weekends.

Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Support to access the community to meet friends and do things he enjoys

  • Support to attend university

Meeting our client's complex needs including but not limited to :

  • Moving & handling – specific and complex, is at high risk of fractures and can suffer pain if not positioned correctly
  • High risk of pressure sores – needs regular repositioning and observations of skin integrity
  • Personal care – full support with washing, dressing, toileting etc.
  • Eating & drinking – full support to prepare, eat & drink
  • Secretion management which includes oral suction, chest physio, cough assist, & nebulizer administration
  • Ventilation overnight and when unwell
  • Saturation monitoring (oxygen saturations, heart rate & temperature)
  • Medication administration

 

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 client with Spinal Muscular Atrophy based in London, across two locations as he splits his time between his university residence SW7 and his family home in SW19.

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 £17.24.

This position involves 24 hours per week, including day shifts on the shift pattern of 3.30pm – 9.30pm. Flexibilty is required to be able to cover annual leave and sickness for the following shift patterns:

  • 7.30am – 3.30pm
  • 9.30pm – 7.30am

Some elements of our client's care is delivered on a 2:1 basis and this role includes a fair share of weekends.

Please not applicants must be willing to work in an environment with a small dog.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Support to access the community to meet friends and do things he enjoys

  • Support to attend university

Meeting our client's complex needs including but not limited to :

  • Moving & handling – specific and complex, is at high risk of fractures and can suffer pain if not positioned correctly
  • High risk of pressure sores – needs regular repositioning and observations of skin integrity
  • Personal care – full support with washing, dressing, toileting etc.
  • Eating & drinking – full support to prepare, eat & drink
  • Secretion management which includes oral suction, chest physio, cough assist, & nebulizer administration
  • Ventilation overnight and when unwell
  • Saturation monitoring (oxygen saturations, heart rate & temperature)
  • Medication administration

 

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

Care Support Worker

Essential

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential full training provided

Desirable

  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous
Person Specification

Care Support Worker

Essential

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support others
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • Previous experience is helpful but not essential full training provided

Desirable

  • A full UK driving licence is advantageous

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

London

London

London

United Kingdom

SW19 3EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

London

London

London

United Kingdom

SW19 3EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Operations Assistant

Hannah Ward

hannah.ward@ylyw.org.uk

01606331217

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HW1529910LonCSA

Job locations

London

London

London

United Kingdom

SW19 3EJ


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