Care Support Assistant


Location
Salary
£17.00 to £18.00
Profession
Assistant (discipline unspecified)
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Care Support Worker

    UK Driving Licence

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Care Support Worker

    Previous experience in care

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

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

Details

  • Date posted: 08 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £17 to £18 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: CP1591466SurCSA
  • Job locations: Kingston Upon Thames, London, Greater London, KT3 3EJ, United Kingdom

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/

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