Care Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.00 to £17.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £16.00 - £17.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | South West London, SW20 0RZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L0091-26-0006 |
Summary
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 with Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy based in South West London. 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 £16.37 for day shifts and £17.07 for waking night shifts. This position involves variable part-time hours per week and hours change dependent upon term time and non-term time. We are recruiting for a small team of 5 part-time Care Support Assistants and 1 bank Care Support Assistant to share the below shift patterns: Term time Monday to Thursday – 4.30pm until 10pm Saturdays - 10am until 5pm Sunday to Thursday – 10pm until 8am (waking nights) Non-term time Monday to Saturday – 10am until 5pm Sunday to Thursday – 10pm until 8am (waking nights) Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant Assisting our client to meet their personal care and toileting needs Assisting our client with 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 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 Experience in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour would be an advantage – 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/