Female Personal Support Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in adult services is seeking a personal support assistant to join their Supported Living team in Christchurch. The role involves providing care and support to adults with disabilities in their homes, promoting independence and well-being. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and reliable, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Pensions

Paid holiday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid during training

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Outgoing, kind, caring, and reliable.
• Good sense of humour.
• Full UK manual driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent support and care.
• Maintaining accurate daily records.
• Supporting daily living tasks to promote independence.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Education

Level 2 qualification in care (desirable)

Job description

Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

We are looking to recruit a personal support assistant to join our Supported Living team providing care to adults with disabilities in their own home. Our Supported Living Team work around the clock, 24/7, 365 days a year, to deliver high-quality care. Working with us means meeting a diverse range of characters and making a real difference.

We have the following contracts available:

1. 42.25 hours per week
2. 35 hours per week
3. 30.5 hours per week

Please note: You will be required to work every other weekend and a mixture of days, nights, and sleep-in shifts.

*Due to current service demands, we require a FEMALE Lead Support*

We are looking to welcome new personal support assistants to work with two ladies in their own homes.

Both individuals need full support with daily needs and enjoy engaging in activities like swimming, music, dance, day trips, coffee outings, and relaxing evenings watching soaps and chatting over tea or coffee.

You will provide practical, physical, social, and emotional support, promoting independence and well-being.

Ideal candidates are outgoing, kind, caring, reliable, and have a good sense of humour.

We offer comprehensive training and opportunities to work towards a Level 2 qualification to build your confidence.

Responsibilities include supporting outdoor activities, cooking, social events, medication administration, and personal care.

One lady has diabetes and epilepsy and requires support to manage these conditions.

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life?

Your duties include:

• Providing excellent support and care
• Maintaining accurate daily records
• Supporting daily living tasks to promote independence

Essential skills required:

• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Empathy and compassion
• Full UK manual driving licence (desirable)

For full details on role requirements and essential skills, please refer to the detailed job description linked above.

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Please complete a full work history in your application, including any employment gaps. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to starting. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits and bonuses:

We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including discounts through Blue Light Card, pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. You will be paid during training and while working towards diplomas. Long service awards are available at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including bonuses, vouchers, and extra leave.

Join us and hear from Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager) on our podcast "Reasons to Care," sharing uplifting stories about working in care and making a difference.