This Care Support Assistant post sits with YOURLIFEYOURWAY, supporting one client who has learning disabilities and epilepsy. The work covers personal care and toileting, daily routines, medication when needed, appointments and community outings, plus companionship and household tasks. It is one waking night each week, on Friday, running 22:00 to 08:00 in term time and 20:00 to 08:00 outside it, with full training given first. An enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and good spoken and written English are all required.
What the job involves
- Assist the client with personal care and toileting needs
- Assist with daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Help with household tasks and meal preparation
- Support the client to attend appointments and community activities
- Administer medication when required
Experience
- Experience of care work
Skills & knowledge
- A caring and empathetic nature
- Good communication skills
- A genuine desire to support others
- Basic IT and record-keeping skills
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- References
- Right to work in the UK, with documents valid for at least 12 months
Other
- Good standard of spoken and written English
Nice to have
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
What’s offered
- Paid annual holiday leave
- Pension scheme entitlement
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social Care
- Career progression pathways
- Blue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brands
- DBS certificate paid for and Update Service fee reimbursed
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
