Male Personal Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Support Assistant to provide essential support to individuals with learning and physical disabilities. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while receiving comprehensive training and opportunities for personal growth. With a commitment to safeguarding and a supportive team environment, you will engage in various activities, from personal care to social events. Enjoy competitive benefits, including paid training, bonuses for milestones, and long service awards, making this a fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals.

Benefits

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Auto-enrolment pensions

Six weeks paid holiday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Bonuses for training completion

Long service awards

Paid time off for long service

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Diploma Level 2 qualification.
• Strong empathy and compassion for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, physical, social, and emotional support to individuals.
• Provide excellent care, focusing on the needs of the people supported.

Skills

Diploma Level 2 or equivalent

Basic numeracy and literacy

Empathy and compassion

Full UK Manual Drivers License

Proactivity, self-management, and initiative

Education

Diploma Level 2

Job description

Overall purpose:

To provide effective support to enable people with learning and/or physical disabilities to live their lives to the full.

*Note: Due to current demands on the service, we require a MALE Personal Support Assistant*

Commitment to safeguarding:

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.

This role involves:

• Delivering practical, physical, social, and emotional support to individuals.
• Providing excellent support and care, listening to and understanding the needs of the people supported, keeping them the focus of your work.
• Being outgoing, kind, caring, reliable, and having a good sense of humour.
• Holding a UK Manual driving license is essential.

We offer full training and the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 qualification to build your confidence as a Support Worker, whether you are new or experienced in care.

Members of our team support outdoor activities, cooking, social events, and personal care.

Joining us means making a real difference in someone's life. Would you like to do that?

Our employee rewards and benefits include discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, six weeks paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

You will be paid during training and while pursuing diplomas.

Bonuses include:

• £100 on training completion
• £200 after passing six months
• £200 after 12 months
• £500 after 24 months

Long service awards are available at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including vouchers and extra paid time off.

Essential skills include:

• Diploma Level 2 or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it)
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Empathy and compassion
• Full UK Manual Drivers License
• Proactivity, self-management, and initiative

Key qualities:

• Teamwork: Ability to interact effectively, support team decisions, and prioritize group goals.
• Communication: Ability to express ideas clearly, organize and deliver information, and listen actively.
• Reliability: Consistent and timely completion of work.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to changing environments, priorities, and diverse people.
• Motivation: Energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and positivity.
• Life Skills: Basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, and gardening.