Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
We are looking to recruit a FEMALE Waking Night Support Assistant to join our Supported Living team, providing care to adults with disabilities in their own homes. Our team works around the clock, 24/7, 365 days a year, to deliver exceptional care. There are many diverse and interesting characters you will meet in this role.
*Due to current service demands, we require a FEMALE Waking Nights Support Assistant.*
Hours per week: We currently have two shift patterns on a 2-week rolling rota:
Vacancy 1 - Average of 19.25 hours/week
Week 1:
* Sundays 10pm-7am
* Thursdays 10pm-7am
Week 2:
* Thursdays 10pm-7am
* Fridays 10pm-9.30am
Vacancy 2 - Average of 11.5 hours/week
Week 1: (details not specified)
Week 2:
* Sundays 10pm-9.30am
Waking night shifts are from 10pm - 7am or 10pm - 9.30am. Please note: from 10pm to 7am, the hourly rate is £13.52-£14.24; from 7am-10am, the hourly rate is £12.21.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing excellent support and care
* Performing basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
* Driving and maintaining the supported person's vehicle with respect
Essential skills required:
* Full UK manual driving licence
* Basic numeracy and literacy
* Empathy and compassion
For full details on role requirements and essential skills, please refer to the linked job description.
Commitment to safeguarding:
Diverse Abilities is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Please include a full work history in your application, including any gaps. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required before starting. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses:
We offer various employee rewards, including retail, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts via Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Paid training and support for diplomas are provided. Long service awards are given at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including bonuses, vouchers, and extra leave.
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