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 home. Our Supported Living Team works around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are many diverse characters to meet and get to know when working with us.
Hours per week: Various days available. Waking night shifts run from 10pm - 7am or 10pm - 9.30am.
Pay rates: From 10pm to 7am, £13.52 - £14.24 per hour; from 7am to 10am, £12.21 per hour.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Providing an excellent level of support and care
2. Performing basic household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
3. Driving and respecting the supported person's vehicle, maintaining it properly
Essential skills required:
* Full, UK manual driving licence
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills
* Empathy and compassion
For full details on requirements and 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 complete work history in your application, including any employment gaps. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required before starting the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses:
We offer a range of rewards and benefits, including discounts via Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. You will be paid during training and while pursuing diplomas. Long service awards are given at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including bonuses, vouchers, and extra paid time off.
Additionally, we have a podcast titled "Reasons to Care," hosted by Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager). It features stories about working in care, sharing experiences from staff, supported individuals, and families, highlighting the impact of our work.
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