Support Worker (Female)

Diverse Abilities; St. Ives, Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in St. Ives seeks female Support Workers to join their team at The Beehive. This role involves providing care and support for adults, encouraging their participation in activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Essential skills include a UK driving license, empathy, and a proactive attitude. Benefits include training during employment and long-service rewards.

Benefits

Retailer discount access

Paid accrued holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience providing support and care to individuals.
• Commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support and care to individuals.
• Encourage participation in activities to develop confidence.
• Administer medication as trained and record daily activities.

Skills

full, UK manual driving licence

empathy & compassion

ability to be proactive

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking to recruit support workers to join the team at The Beehive, our adults’ day therapy and activity centre. The Beehive is genuinely a real hive of activity - from zumba and drumming workshops through to arts and crafts and quiet time, no two days are the same. There’s a whole range of fantastic characters for you to meet and get to know when you’re working with us. We also have a satellite site called The Treehouse over in Hurn where we get up to lots of different activities.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work to The Beehive Centre’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular support and supervision.

Essential skills required

• full, UK manual driving licence
• empathy & compassion
• ability to be proactive

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

Commitment to safeguarding

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 satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. 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. We cannot guarantee a full list of rewards and benefits here. 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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