Job summary
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!

This post involves:

Days, waking nights and sleeping nights.

You would be required to support with:

• Cough assist
• Suction
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Lung volume recruitment
• Nebuliser administration
• Gastrostomy (includes balloon water changes) and feed / fluid administration
• Skin integrity
• Bespoke moving & handling
• Medication administration
• Infection control
• Personal care
• Social activities

Main duties of the job
This post involves:

Days, waking nights and sleeping nights.

You would be required to support with:

• Cough assist
• Suction
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Lung volume recruitment
• Nebuliser administration
• Gastrostomy (includes balloon water changes) and feed / fluid administration
• Skin integrity
• Bespoke moving & handling
• Medication administration
• Infection control
• Personal care
• Social activities

You would alwasy be on shift with another member of staff as this package is 2:1.

About us
Benefits include;

• Good Rate of Pay
• 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

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 based in Surrey with complex health needs.

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 £16.61 - £18.24

This position involves part time hours per week including days, waking nights and sleeping nighs.

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

• Cough assist
• Suction
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Lung volume recruitment
• Nebuliser administration
• Gastrostomy (includes balloon water changes) and feed / fluid administration
• Skin integrity
• Bespoke moving & handling
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Social activities

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

• UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Previous experience in care

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.