Care Support Assistant

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 client based in Kent. 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. This position is a part-time role and involves 24 hours per week, including day and evening shifts on a two week rolling rota. Shifts currently are: Week 1 Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm Friday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Saturday 7am – 11am, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm Week 2 Monday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Tuesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Wednesday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm, 7pm – 8pm Thursday 9am – 11am, 2pm – 3pm Sunday 7am – 11am 12:30pm – 2:30pm, 4pm – 5pm, 7pm – 9pm Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant • Meeting our client's complex health needs including personal care, epilepsy management and gastrostomy care • 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 • 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/