Day Opportunities Support Assistant

Tricuro Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is looking for a compassionate Day Opportunities Support Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults with diverse needs, enabling them to engage in meaningful activities and develop their skills. You will provide essential support in a purpose-built facility, ensuring dignity and respect for all individuals. With a strong focus on career progression and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those eager to contribute positively to their community while growing in a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Blue Light Discount Eligibility

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, caring attitude, and ability to follow care plans.
• Commitment to achieving Diploma Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in activities to develop confidence and independence.
• Assist with personal care and maintain essential records in line with GDPR.
• Work closely with individuals and their support circles.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Patient Manner

Education

Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference to People’s Lives!

Who We Are

We provide high quality care and support to older people; people with physical and learning disabilities; people with mental health needs; dementia; carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.

We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Parkstone Connect as a Day Opportunities Support Assistant.

Our Day Opportunities Services Offer Practical And Therapeutic Support For Adults With a Range Of Needs And Abilities, To Enable Individuals To:

• Participate in a range of meaningful and outcome focused activities.
• Develop and practice their skills.
• Get access to a variety of health and care services.
• Receive supervised nutrition and support.
• Live active and fulfilled lives in their local community.

Parkstone Connect Hub is a purpose-built day service, providing leisure and learning opportunities through individual and group meaningful activities. The activities promote choice and independence, aiming to enable individuals to develop their skills and engage in meaningful activities such as pottery, yoga, art, music, gardening, exercise, woodcraft, reminiscence, and sensory-based activities.

As a Day Opportunities Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with individuals, focusing on their strengths, choices, assets, and goals through person-centred planning and reviews.
• Supporting and enabling people to take part in new activities and opportunities, which can help develop confidence, independence, and enable individuals to reach their full potential.
• Supporting people with aspects of their personal care and moving and assisting, as identified within individuals' care and support plans.
• Working in partnership with individuals and their circle of support, which may include Social Work and Health professionals.
• Administering medication as directed and prescribed by a GP and as set out in the approved Administration of Medication guidelines.
• Working in a strengths-based way, supporting individuals in a manner that maintains dignity, respect, and privacy.
• Maintaining essential record keeping, through clear written and electronic records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Organising and participating in activities to meet people’s needs, within the services and community, with clearly identified aims and objectives.
• Supporting individuals on a 1:1 basis within the centre and out in the community.
• Supporting individuals to/from the service on Passenger Transport.

What We Offer

• Career Progression: excellent opportunities to develop and learn.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays, rising to 29 with length of service.
• Occupational Sick Pay: We offer an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from your very first day with us, ensuring you’re cared for when you need it most.
• Employee Assistance Programme: We offer a confidential, free of charge, support network. This service offers a 24/7 helpline and vital wellbeing services to support you whilst at work.
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme: we contribute 3%.
• Blue Light discount eligibility (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment, and more).

The Successful Candidate Should Have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Caring, enabling, and empathetic attitude.
• Approachable, with a calm and patient manner.
• Ability to follow care and support plans and risk assessments.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of Tricuro services.
• Commitment to achieving Diploma Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Understanding of the CQC Fundamental Standards and the Care Act 2014.

Part-time - 30 hours per week

Take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Tricuro. We can’t wait to welcome you to our growing team!

Tricuro is owned by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and provides short and long term high quality care and support to adults, their carers, and families. We have highly trained and skilled staff and offer flexibility, consistency, and reliability of service which is focused on meeting the needs of people in our communities.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding job opportunity in a care environment, come and work for us. We can offer a career that adds value to the community and makes a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.