Male Personal Support Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de services pour adultes recherche un assistant personnel pour rejoindre son équipe de vie assistée à Bournemouth, Christchurch et Poole. Le rôle implique de fournir des soins aux adultes avec des handicaps dans leurs propres maisons, avec des horaires de 36 heures par semaine sur un roulement de 2 semaines. Les candidats doivent posséder un permis de conduire britannique et faire preuve d'empathie et de compassion.

Benefits

Réductions via Blue Light Card

Pension par auto-enrôlement

Congés payés

Schéma de vélo au travail

Récompenses pour ancienneté

Qualifications

• Permis de conduire manuel britannique requis.
• Compétences de base en numératie et en littératie.
• Capacité à faire preuve d'empathie et de compassion.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un excellent niveau de soutien et de soins.
• Maintenir des dossiers quotidiens précis.
• Aider aux tâches de la vie quotidienne pour promouvoir l'indépendance.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Tools

UK manual driving license

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 homes. Our Supported Living Team works around the clock, 24/7, 365 days a year. Working with us means meeting a variety of fantastic characters.

36 hours per week (3 x 12 hours shifts) on a 2-week rota.

Driving license is essential for this role.

*Due to current service demands, we are seeking only Male Personal Support Assistants.*

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing an excellent level of support and care
2. Maintaining accurate daily records
3. Supporting with daily living tasks to promote independence

Essential skills required:

• Full, UK manual driving license
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Empathy and compassion

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

Commitment to safeguarding:

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults we support. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Please include a full work history in your application, including any employment gaps. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required before 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, auto-enrolment pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Click here for more details.

You will be paid during training and as you pursue diplomas.

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

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