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.
We are currently seeking a Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a young lady who is deaf & blind and has learning disabilities based in London, SW18 area.
Must have a qualification in British sign language
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 £19.50 per hour
This position involves an average of 20 hours per week, including day shifts and waking night shifts.
Shift patterns are:
8am until 3pm – Monday to Sunday
3pm – 10pm – Monday to Sunday
10pm – 8am – Monday to Sunday
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant
Support with personal care
Support with nutritional intake via Gastrostomy
Support to maintain a safe environment
Administering medication when required
Supporting with our clients sensory needs and regulation
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:
A qualification in British sign language
A caring and empathetic nature
Good communication skills
A genuine desire to support others
Basic IT and record-keeping skills
Must have a qualification in British sign language
Experience supporting people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour would be an advantage but not essential.
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/
