YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Care Support Assistant

The closing date is 27 November 2025

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.

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 Live In Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Live In Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in Crank, St Helens with their complex health and social care needs. 

As a Live In 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  £1141.14 per week + £50 per week food allowance.

This position involves 154 per week, including day shifts, night shifts, waking/sleep-in night.

It is essential to be a driver with a manual licence. 

Main duties of the job

Your Responsibilities as a Live In Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client with his needs which are:

An undiagnosed neurological syndrome Epilepsy Learning Disability Visual impairment and Registered Blind Invasive ventilation via a tracheostomy NIL by mouth and Gastrostomy in place Catheter care Pain management

About us

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 Live In Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Live In Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1,141 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HW1446267St CSA

Job locations

Colne

Colne

Colne

England

WA11 7SL


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 Live In Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Live In Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in Crank, St Helens with their complex health and social care needs. 

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 Live In 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  £1141.14 per week + £50 per week food allowance.

This position involves 154 per week, including day shifts, night shifts, waking/sleep-in night.

It is essential to be a driver with a manual licence. 

 

Your Responsibilities as a Live In Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client with his needs which are:

An undiagnosed neurological syndrome Epilepsy Learning Disability Visual impairment and Registered Blind Invasive ventilation via a tracheostomy NIL by mouth and Gastrostomy in place Catheter care Pain management

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Live In Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support other
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • A full UK manual driving licence
  • 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 Live In Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Live In Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

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 Live In Care Support Assistant.

We are currently seeking a Live In Care Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team, supporting a client based in Crank, St Helens with their complex health and social care needs. 

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 Live In 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  £1141.14 per week + £50 per week food allowance.

This position involves 154 per week, including day shifts, night shifts, waking/sleep-in night.

It is essential to be a driver with a manual licence. 

 

Your Responsibilities as a Live In Care Support Assistant

Assisting our client with his needs which are:

An undiagnosed neurological syndrome Epilepsy Learning Disability Visual impairment and Registered Blind Invasive ventilation via a tracheostomy NIL by mouth and Gastrostomy in place Catheter care Pain management

 

What We’re Looking For

To be successful as a Live In Care Support Assistant, you’ll need:

  • A caring and empathetic nature
  • Good communication skills
  • A genuine desire to support other
  • Basic IT and record-keeping skills
  • A full UK manual driving licence
  • 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 Live In Care Support Assistant and make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply to become our Live In Care Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://careers.ylyw.org.uk/

Person Specification

Live In Care Support Assistant

Essential

  • UK Driver with Manual License

Desirable

  • Experience in care preferred but not essential
Person Specification

Live In Care Support Assistant

Essential

  • UK Driver with Manual License

Desirable

  • Experience in care 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

Colne

Colne

Colne

England

WA11 7SL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Colne

Colne

Colne

England

WA11 7SL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Operations Assistant

HANNAH WARD

hannah.ward@ylyw.org.uk

01606331217

Details

Date posted

19 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1,141 a session

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HW1446267St CSA

Job locations

Colne

Colne

Colne

England

WA11 7SL


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