Female Complex Care Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Poole; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Poole is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to provide support to children and young people. Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with personal care, and engaging in social activities to promote emotional well-being. This position is available for both full-time and part-time schedules. The ideal candidate will be caring, supportive, and willing to help children create lasting memories. A Diploma level 3 in child-specific care is desirable. Competitive benefits include ample annual leave and a variety of staff development opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Card Scheme

Comprehensive Induction

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Company events throughout the year

Refer a friend and earn £250

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with care needs.
• Ability to engage in social and emotional play activities.
• Comfortable working across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans for each child or young person.
• Support with personal care needs.
• Assist with eating, drinking, and nutritional needs.
• Engage in play to meet social and emotional needs.

Skills

Caring and supportive

Ability to follow care plans

Team player

Education

Diploma level 3 (child specific)

Job description

Complex Care Assistant

Working Hours: Full time and Part time vacancies available. Please note you will be required to evenings, mornings and every other weekend.

Average hours per week is 20-38

*Due to the current demands on the service, we require FEMALE Complex Care Assistants only*

Benefits

• 6 weeks Annual Leave entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• Comprehensive Induction
• Ongoing commitment to staff development and training
• Refer a friend and earn £250.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• Company events throughout the year

The Vacancy

We believe exceptional support starts with exceptional people, who have a fun outlook on life and can think outside the box. We are looking for a fun and friendly Complex Care Assistant to join our Children’s Team.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting the children and young people to make memories that last a lifetime. No two day is the same and you will enjoy a range of activities in this role.

You will have the chance to spend time with the children and their families and support them in activities that wouldn’t be possible without you. You will work across our 2 respite homes (Lilys Place and Lawford Lodge) and the family’s homes. Although a full driving licence is not essential you are required to get to multiple locations. If you have not already achieved your Diploma level 3 (child specific) we will support you to achieve this.

This role involves:

• Follow each individual child or young person's care plan
• Support where necessary with personal care
• Support child/young person with eating and drinking or maintaining their nutrition needs
• Support child/young person to fulfil their social and emotional need through play

Please submit an application form via our website, we can't wait to hear from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.

* Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call 01202 718266 option 3**