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.
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 £18.24 for Waking night shifts.
This position involves 1 waking night per week on a Friday night.
Term time Friday - 22:00 - 8:00am
Non-term time Friday - 20:00 - 8:00am
Main duties of the job
- Assisting our client to meet their personal care and toileting needs
- Assisting our client with their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
- Supporting our client to attend appointments and community activities
- Administering medication when required
What We're Looking For
- 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
- Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage – 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