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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Care Support Assistant

Salary

£17.00 to £18.00 per hour

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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.

Job Summary We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in London, SW8 area.

Main Duties of the Job As a Care Support Assistant, you will receive full training to help you thrive in your role and gain confidence in providing quality care. You will work 20-24 hours per week, including day shifts and waking night shifts. Potential shift patterns include:

  • 07:00 - 14:00
  • 14:00 - 21:00
  • 21:00 - 07:00

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

  • Provide BiPAP (night time ventilation)
  • Personal care and toileting
  • Anxiety and pain management
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Help with household tasks
  • Organise events and plan travel
  • Support clients to attend appointments and community activities
  • Medication management (ordering, collecting and administering)

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

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

Skills

Required

  • BiPAP
  • Personal care
  • Anxiety and pain management
  • Communication skills
  • Basic IT and record-keeping

Nice to have

  • Full UK driving licence

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0091-26-0142

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