Care Support Worker in St Helens inSt Helens PUBLISHED MON 27 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job summary
As aCare 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 £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £76 per sleeping night shift, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completedThis position involves a part-time role of 24 hours per week.We have one postiiton available for day hours and sleeping nights.We have one position available for mixed shifts, which includes days, sleeping nights and waking nights.A Driver is required.Previous Care
Experience
is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided
Main duties of the job
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support AssistantSupporting our client with his complex health needs:Our client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handlingAssisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possibleProviding companionship and emotional supportHelping with household tasks and meal preparationSupporting clients to attend appointments and community activitiesAdministering medication when requiredWhat We’re Looking ForTo be successful as aCare Support Assistant, you’ll need:A caring and empathetic natureGood communication skillsA genuine desire to support othersBasic IT and record-keeping skillsA full UK driving licence is advantageousPrevious
Experience
is helpful but not essential – full training providedShift Times19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)07:00 to 19:00 (Days)09:00 to 21:00 (Days)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 aCare Support Assistantand make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!To apply to become ourCare Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://jobsincare.com/job/jnszaGuXoSa Driver is required.
About us
What We OfferPaid annual holiday leavePension scheme entitlementFull induction and ongoing trainingConfidential employee assistance helplineOpportunities to gain
Qualifications
in Health and Social CareCareer progression pathwaysBlue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brandsWe pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update ServiceRefer-a-friend bonus schemeOnline employee portal for easy access to informationEmployee feedback surveys and staff recognitionYou’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£10 to £15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
PY1429827St CSW
Job location
sSt HelensSt HelensMerseysideWA11 7SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care companyYou will be paid £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £9.50 per hour for sleeping nights, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completedThis is a Part Time position offering 24 hours per week on average, Days & Nights (Mixed shifts) based in St Helens.A Driver is required.PositionWe are recruiting for a Care Assistant to support a gentlemen who likes to keep busy and
Experience
life to it’s maximum.This gentleman requires support to help him to undergo activities in and outside of the home and to meet his complex health needs.The client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handling.Previous Care
Experience
is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided.Shift Times19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)07:00 to 19:00 (Day)09:00 to 21:00 (Day)Benefits include;Good Rate of PayPaid annual leavePension scheme entitlementFull training providedConfidential employee helplineOpportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social CareBlue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partnersRefer a friend schemeCareer progressionOnline employee portalEarly Access PayYour 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 for this position, please apply online, and include your CV, or contact the Recruitment team on: and quote Ref No (Job description
Person Specification
Health and Social CareEssentialFull UK Drivers manual licence requiredDesirableFull UK Drivers manual licence required
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
As aCare 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 £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £76 per sleeping night shift, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completedThis position involves a part-time role of 24 hours per week.We have one postiiton available for day hours and sleeping nights.We have one position available for mixed shifts, which includes days, sleeping nights and waking nights.A Driver is required.Previous Care
Experience
is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided
Main duties of the job
Your Responsibilities as a Care Support AssistantSupporting our client with his complex health needs:Our client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handlingAssisting clients in their daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possibleProviding companionship and emotional supportHelping with household tasks and meal preparationSupporting clients to attend appointments and community activitiesAdministering medication when requiredWhat We’re Looking ForTo be successful as aCare Support Assistant, you’ll need:A caring and empathetic natureGood communication skillsA genuine desire to support othersBasic IT and record-keeping skillsA full UK driving licence is advantageousPrevious
Experience
is helpful but not essential – full training providedShift Times19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)07:00 to 19:00 (Days)09:00 to 21:00 (Days)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 aCare Support Assistantand make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!To apply to become ourCare Support Assistant, please complete our short application form and upload your CV via our website https://jobsincare.com/job/jnszaGuXoSa Driver is required.
About us
What We OfferPaid annual holiday leavePension scheme entitlementFull induction and ongoing trainingConfidential employee assistance helplineOpportunities to gain
Qualifications
in Health and Social CareCareer progression pathwaysBlue Light membership with discounts from 15,000+ brandsWe pay for your DBS certificate and reimburse you for the Update ServiceRefer-a-friend bonus schemeOnline employee portal for easy access to informationEmployee feedback surveys and staff recognitionYou’ll spend your whole shift with one person, no travelling between sites, just focused, meaningful support.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£10 to £15 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
PY1429827St CSW
Job location
sSt HelensSt HelensMerseysideWA11 7SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care companyYou will be paid £15 per hour for days/waking nights and £9.50 per hour for sleeping nights, after training is completed. You will also receive a waking night bonus of £14.00 for each waking night shift that you complete.After completion of clinical training, you pay rate will increase to £15.60 for any day shifts completedThis is a Part Time position offering 24 hours per week on average, Days & Nights (Mixed shifts) based in St Helens.A Driver is required.PositionWe are recruiting for a Care Assistant to support a gentlemen who likes to keep busy and
Experience
life to it’s maximum.This gentleman requires support to help him to undergo activities in and outside of the home and to meet his complex health needs.The client has a tracheostomy, a gastrostomy, and is on a ventilator 24 hours a day. Support will also include medication management, pressure area care, and manual handling.Previous Care
Experience
is preferred but not essential as full and training will be provided.Shift Times19:00 to 09:00 (Sleep Night)21:00 to 07:00 (Waking Night)07:00 to 19:00 (Day)09:00 to 21:00 (Day)Benefits include;Good Rate of PayPaid annual leavePension scheme entitlementFull training providedConfidential employee helplineOpportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social CareBlue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partnersRefer a friend schemeCareer progressionOnline employee portalEarly Access PayYour 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 for this position, please apply online, and include your CV, or contact the Recruitment team on: and quote Ref No (Job description
Person Specification
Health and Social CareEssentialFull UK Drivers manual licence requiredDesirableFull UK Drivers manual licence required
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
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To work as a Care Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of specific skills, personal qualities, and sometimes formal qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes needed:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and relating to the feelings and experiences of those in your care.
3. Patience: Working with individuals who may have physical or mental challenges requires a calm and patient approach.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and trusting relationships with clients, often involving sensitive personal matters.
5. Observational Skills: Noticing changes in a client’s condition or behavior, which is crucial for effective care.
6. Basic Health Care Knowledge: Understanding basic medical terminology and health care procedures.
7. Organizational Skills: Managing schedules, documentation, and care plans effectively.
8. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving, or assisting clients with mobility.
Additional Skills:
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to respond to unexpected situations or changes in a client’s condition.
2. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other health and social care professionals.
3. Cultural Competence: Respecting and understanding diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
4. Time Management: Prioritizing tasks effectively to provide adequate care to multiple clients.
Personal Qualities:
- Reliability and Dependability: Being consistent and trustworthy in your role.
- Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional challenges of the job.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to changing situations and client needs.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always essential, having a relevant qualification can improve your job prospects:
- Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care (levels 2 and 3) can be beneficial.
- Care Certificate: Many employers require completion of the Care Certificate, which covers essential skills and knowledge for care workers.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Sometimes required by employers.
- Specialized Training: Depending on the client group you’ll be working with (e.g., dementia care, disability support), additional training may be advantageous.
Experience:
- Voluntary or paid experience in care settings can be invaluable and is often preferred by employers.
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