Support Worker

Diverse Abilities; Hurn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Auto-enrolment pension

Paid holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Diverse Abilities is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for The Beehive Centre in Poole and The Treehouse in Hurn. You will help people live active, meaningful lives by building relationships, supporting choices and promoting independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

You will provide personalised care, follow individual plans, assist with daily activities and help people develop skills while exploring the community with a caring, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and person-centred support is preferred.
• Ability to follow individual support plans and directions from supervisors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support and care to people day to day.
• Support and encourage people to take part in new activities to build confidence.
• Support people with personal care (regulated activity).
• Drive the organisation’s vehicles and act as an escort when required.
• Administer medication in line with policy when trained.
• Record daily activities clearly and accurately for each person.
• Engage in regular support and supervision meetings.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Respectful

Effective communicator

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Driving licence

Job description

Adult Services - The Beehive, Poole & The Treehouse, Hurn

As a Support Worker at The Beehive Centre, you’ll help people live full, active and meaningful lives. You’ll build positive relationships, support individuals to make their own choices, and encourage independence in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Every day brings something new. You’ll provide personalised support tailored to each individual, from helping with personal care to taking part in activities, learning new skills and exploring the community.

You’ll play a key role in encouraging people to try new experiences, build friendships and achieve their goals – no matter how big or small. Alongside a supportive team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, follow individual support plans and ensure everyone feels valued, respected and included.

From celebrating achievements to supporting everyday moments, this is a role where what you do truly matters.

This role requires staff to:

Provide excellent support and care to people day to day.

Support and encourage people to take part in new things which can help develop confidence and enable them to reach their full potential.

Support people with every aspect of their personal care (regulated activity).

Drive the organisation’s vehicles and act as an escort when required.

When appropriately trained, administer medication in line with Diverse Abilities’ policy.

Provide a clear record of the day’s activity with/for the person you’ve supported.

Participate in regular support and supervision.

Essential skills required:

We’re looking for caring, positive and reliable people who are passionate about making a difference.

You will be:

Kind, compassionate and respectful

Positive and encouraging, supporting people to try new things

A good communicator and team player

Reliable, responsible and organised

Flexible and willing to learn

Full, UK Manual Driving License and use of own vehicle for business use

For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support 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 a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits and bonuses

We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.

You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.

We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.

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