Care Support Worker

Job 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, high quality support tailored to each individual’s needs. We are currently seeking Care Support Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a person based in St Helens. About the Role As a Care Support Assistant, you will provide person-centred support, promote independence, and help the person live the life they choose. Full training will be provided before you start work, with ongoing support from the wider team. Pay is £15.60 per hour for day and waking night shifts, £9.50 per hour for sleeping night hours from 11pm to 7am. Available shifts include 7am–7pm, 9am–9pm, 7am–9am sleep-in shifts, and 9pm–7am waking night shifts. Applicants must be willing to work a mixture of shifts, including waking nights once trained. Hours available include 24 hours per week. Flexibility is required to cover annual leave and support consistency for the person we support. Training will include tracheostomy care, ventilation, PEG feeding, epilepsy awareness and medication, alongside mandatory and client-specific training. Main duties of the job About the Person You Will Support You will be supporting a cheerful young gentleman in his own home who enjoys being active, accessing the community and spending time doing the things that matter to him. He enjoys going out for drives, visiting familiar places, attending regular activities, karaoke, cinema trips, seeing friends and watching football. He is a Liverpool supporter and enjoys friendly banter and a good sense of humour. He likes routine, familiar staff and being supported in a way that is calm, respectful and person-centred. Support is required with daily living, personal care, community access, appointments, maintaining routines and ensuring his health and wellbeing needs are met safely. Your Responsibilities as a Care Support Assistant Supporting the person with daily living, personal care, routines, appointments and community access Supporting complex health and care needs after training and competency sign-off, including medication-related tasks, PEG/feed-related support, tracheostomy and ventilation care, observations and respiratory support as directed Supporting with moving and handling, pressure area care, catheter care, equipment checks and comfort checks Helping with household tasks and maintaining a safe, calm and respectful home environment Keeping accurate records, completing handovers and communicating clearly with colleagues, family and managers Working closely with another Personal Assistant as part of a 2:1 support package What We’re Looking For To be successful as a Care Support Assistant , you’ll need: The right to work in the UK. Please note that Your Life Your Way does not currently offer sponsorship. A caring, positive and respectful approach, with a genuine desire to support others in a person-centred way Good communication, handover and record-keeping skills Basic IT skills and willingness to use electronic systems where required A full UK driving licence is essential for supporting community access Willingness to complete all mandatory, clinical and client-specific training before working independently Previous care, complex care, medication, moving and handling, or learning disability support experience is desirable but not essential About us 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. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £16 an hour + Waking night bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number HW1650021St CSW Job locations St Helens St Helens Merseyside WA11 7SL United Kingdom 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 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 Care Support Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a person based in St Helens. What We Offer Paid annual holiday leave Pension scheme entitlement