# Care Support Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for YOURLIFEYOURWAY. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-support-assistant/fb5a3916-caf5-41d3-9335-631fdfad5d3c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-support-assistant/fb5a3916-caf5-41d3-9335-631fdfad5d3c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** YOURLIFEYOURWAY - **Location:** Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom, KT1 3QW - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Assistant (discipline unspecified) - **Salary:** £18.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T10:56:56.427Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0091-26-0129 - **Application URL:** https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/Apply/WUxfd268ZVyBBcHBsaWNhdGlvbiBGb3JtfDEwMnw5NzEyMjZ8MXx8RmFsc2V8MjIwMnw1MzgwMDQ5fDA%3d?i=YaTxX1odFf8%3d - **Employer website:** https://ylyw.org.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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! We are recruiting for a Care Support Assistant to support an a client with Learning disabilities, PICA and epilepsy. Our client requires support with all person hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and keeping safe. Our client has PICA which means they will eat anything, they require constant supervision to ensure they are not eating anything harmful. ### Main duties of the job All day hours are supported on a 2:1, any new staff will work alongside staff who have supported our client for a period of time until they get to know them well, know the routines and build a relationship. Our client attends school during the week which is why support finishes at 9am when transport comes to collect our client and starts at 3pm in preparation for transport to bring him home. The shift patter is as follows: Term time Monday to Friday – 7am – 9am Monday to Friday – 3pm – 8pm Saturdays – 9am – 4pm Sundays – 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday – waking nights 8am – 7/8am Non-term time Sunday to Thursday – 8am – 5pm ### 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: 20 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £18 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: FD1713230KinCSA - Job locations: Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom, KT1 3QW, 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 male client with Learning disabilities, PICA and epilepsy, based in London, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1. 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 £18 per hour. This position involves an average of 9-17 hours per week depending upon our client's term time and non term-time routines, including days and waking nights. Our client's shift patterns are: Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant - Supporting our client with their personal care needs - Assisting our client in 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 - Ensuring that our client's safety is maintained at all time in relation to his diagnosed PICA and Epilepsy 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** - Full UK Driving Licence **Desirable** - Previous experience in care ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.