Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and would like to make a difference to someone’s life? Then come and join us for a rewarding career in care.

We are looking for a First Responder to join our team to support clients across London, mainly clients in the South West London areas.

Full training will be given to set you on your path to being a First Responder. This position offers a variety of shifts and may involve day, night, sleeping/waking nights and attracts a competitive rate of pay, after training has been completed. (training provided during recruitments checks).

The successful applicant will be providing support to both adults and children who have the following needs:

• Complex health needs
• Clinical Interventions
• Moving and Handling
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Autism

In addition to the above, this role will support the Out of hours service provided by the Organisation on a rotational basis.

Hours of work:

36 hours per week on a 3 on 3 off basis, paid a static 36 hours per week. You will work on a three day on, three day off rotation which includes working days, nights and weekends during your rotation which may be at short notice.

Qualities successful applicants will have:

• Must have atleast 3 years experience in care
• Be willing to undergo all training required to meet the needs of the client

Desirable Qualities

• Experience working with clients that have clinical interventions
• Experience of working with clients that have mental health challenges LD
• Level 2 or higher qualification in health and social care

Benefits:

• Hourly rate of £18.24 per hour
• Transport Allowance = £250.00 per month
• 5.6 weeks paid annual leave per annum

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Good Rate of Pay
• Paid annual holiday leave
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Full training
• Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
• Career progression
• Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
• Refer a friend scheme
• Online employee portal - where information and self-service is available
• Employee feedback surveys and recognition

Your responsibilities as a First Responder will include: Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients to enable them to live the life they choose (where possible) to promote their independence. Your role will include, companionship, supporting with housework, running errands and supporting with preparing and cooking meals. Administering medication may be required.

Skills and Experience required of our First Responder:

You are required to have good communication skills and have a desire to care for others. You are required to hold a full UK driving license, and have access to your own vehicle. Some previous experience would be advantageous.

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support. Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references. A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you would like to apply to become a First Responder, please apply online or contact our friendly Recruitment team on: 01606 331 217, quoting Ref No. 074 South.

Person Specification

Health and Social Care

Essential

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

Desirable

• 3 years experience working in care - Essential

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.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

London

London

London

SW18 5AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

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 individuals needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones 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

Youll 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 £17.49 for day shifts.

This position involves variable part-time hours per week which are day shifts and hours change dependent upon term time and non-term time.

Term time (18 hours per week)

Tuesday - 16:00-22:00

Wednesday - 16:00-22:00

Thursday - 16:00-22:00

Non-term time (36 hours per week)

Tuesday - 8:00 - 20:00

Wednesday - 08:00 - 20:00

Thursday - 08:00 - 20:00

We do require flexibility to cover weekends for annual leave and sickness cover.

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 Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience not essential but preferred

Desirable

• Experience not essential but preferred

Experience

Essential

• Experience not essential but preferred

Desirable

• Experience not essential but preferred

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.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY

London

London

SW20 0RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

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 individuals needs.

Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference in someones 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 London, KT3 area.

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

Youll 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 17.49 per hour.

This position involves 18 hours per week, including day shifts:

Monday 12pm-6pm

Tuesday 12pm-6pm

Wednesday 12pm-6pm

Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant

Assistance with ventilation.

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 Were Looking For

To be successful as a Care Support Assistant, youll 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

Qualifications

Essential

• Driver preferred but not essential

Desirable

• Driver preferred but not essential

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.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

YOUR LIFE YOUR WAY

London

London

KT3 4BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)