We are recruiting for a Care Support Worker to provide support for our client.
This is a Part Time position offering 24 hours per week, and the hourly rate is £15.00 for Day shifts & Waking Nights, and £9.50 per hour for sleeping nights, once training has been completed, (training will be provided during our recruitment process). This position is based in the St Helens area. A driver is required for this position.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for a Care Assistant to support a gentleman who likes to keep busy and experience life to its maximum.
This gentleman requires support to help him to undergo activities in and outside of the home and to meet his complex health needs.
Previous Care Experience is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided.
The client requires support with his complex needs including Tracheostomy care, Gastrostomy care, and ventilation 24 hours per day, Medication.
About us
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!
You will be paid up to £15 (Days and Waking Nights) and £9.50 (Sleeps) per hour after training completed (provided during recruitment)
Waking nights also attract a night bonus of £14.00 per night
Part Time, Days & Nights (Mixed shifts) based in St Helens
A Driver is required for this position
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 St Helens.
What We Offer
* Paid annual holiday leave
* Full induction and ongoing training
* Confidential employee assistance helpline
* Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
* Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
* We pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update Service
* 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 £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £76 per sleeping night shift, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.
After completion of clinical training, your pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completed.
This position involves a part-time role of 24 hours per week.
We have one position available for day hours and sleeping nights.
We have one position available for mixed shifts, which includes days, sleeping nights, and waking nights.
A Driver is required.
Previous Care Experience is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided.
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Supporting our client with his complex health needs: Our client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handling
* Assisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
* Providing companionship and emotional support
* Helping with household tasks and meal preparation
* Supporting clients to attend appointments and community activities
* Administering medication when required
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
* A caring and empathetic nature
* 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
* UK Driving Licence
* Previous experience in care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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