Waking Night Support Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Diverse Abilities is seeking a female waking night support assistant for their Supported Living team in Christchurch. The role involves providing dedicated care to adults with disabilities, performing household tasks, and ensuring a safe environment. Various shifts are available, with competitive pay rates and a commitment to staff welfare and development.

Benefits

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Auto-enrolment pensions

Paid holiday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid during training

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Empathy and compassion needed for care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support and care to adults with disabilities.
• Perform household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Drive and maintain the supported person's vehicle.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Driving

Job description

Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole

We are looking to recruit a female waking night support assistant to join our Supported Living team providing care to adults with disabilities in their own home. Our Supported Living Team works around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There are many diverse characters to meet and get to know when working with us.

Hours per week: Various days available. Waking night shifts run from 10pm - 7am or 10pm - 9.30am.

Pay rates: From 10pm to 7am, £13.52 - £14.24 per hour; from 7am to 10am, £12.21 per hour.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing an excellent level of support and care
2. Performing basic household tasks including cooking, cleaning, and laundry
3. Driving and respecting the supported person's vehicle, maintaining it properly

Essential skills required:

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

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

Commitment to safeguarding:

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

Benefits and bonuses:

We offer a range of rewards and benefits, including discounts via Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. You will be paid during training and while pursuing diplomas. Long service awards are given at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including bonuses, vouchers, and extra paid time off.

Additionally, we have a podcast titled "Reasons to Care," hosted by Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager). It features stories about working in care, sharing experiences from staff, supported individuals, and families, highlighting the impact of our work.