Waking Night Support Assistant

Diverse Abilities; Hurn, Poole, Bournemouth; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Diverse Abilities seeks a Female Waking Night Support Assistant to join their dedicated Supported Living team. This role involves providing care for adults with disabilities in their own homes, ensuring exceptional service across various shifts. Applicants should possess essential skills including a full UK driving license, basic numeracy, empathy, and the ability to perform household tasks. Competitive hourly rates and benefits are offered as part of a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Retail and restaurant discounts via Blue Light Card

Auto-enrolment pensions

Paid holiday

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid training and support for diplomas

Long service awards with bonuses

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion in care roles.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent support and care.
• Performing basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
• Driving and maintaining the supported person's vehicle.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Full UK manual driving licence

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 homes. Our team works around the clock, 24/7, 365 days a year, to deliver exceptional care. There are many diverse and interesting characters you will meet in this role.

*Due to current service demands, we require a FEMALE Waking Nights Support Assistant.*

Hours per week: We currently have two shift patterns on a 2-week rolling rota:

Vacancy 1 - Average of 19.25 hours/week

Week 1:

• Sundays 10pm-7am
• Thursdays 10pm-7am

Week 2:

• Thursdays 10pm-7am
• Fridays 10pm-9.30am

Vacancy 2 - Average of 11.5 hours/week

Week 1: (details not specified)

Week 2:

• Sundays 10pm-9.30am

Waking night shifts are from 10pm - 7am or 10pm - 9.30am. Please note: from 10pm to 7am, the hourly rate is £13.52-£14.24; from 7am-10am, the hourly rate is £12.21.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent support and care
• Performing basic household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Driving and maintaining the supported person's vehicle with respect

Essential skills required:

• Full UK manual driving licence
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• 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 dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. 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.

Benefits and bonuses:

We offer various employee rewards, including retail, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts via Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid holiday, and a cycle-to-work scheme. Paid training and support for diplomas are provided. Long service awards are given at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years, including bonuses, vouchers, and extra leave.

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