Children's Complex Care Assistant

23 hours ago

Poole, Poole, United Kingdom Diverse Abilities Full time £13,000 - £26,000 per year

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Working Hours: 20 hours per week, working flexibly over 7 days

You will be required to work alternate weekends and split shifts that can start as early as 7am and finish as late as 9pm

*Due to the current demands on the service, we require a FEMALE Complex Care Assistant only*

Benefits

  • 6 weeks Annual Leave entitlement
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Blue Light Card Scheme
  • Comprehensive Induction
  • Ongoing commitment to staff development and training
  • Refer a friend and earn £250.
  • Employee Wellbeing Programme
  • Company events throughout the year

The Vacancy

We believe exceptional support starts with exceptional people, who have a fun outlook on life and can think outside the box. We are looking for a fun and friendly Complex Care Assistant to join our Children's Team.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting the children and young people to make memories that last a lifetime. No two day is the same and you will enjoy a range of activities in this role.

You will have the chance to spend time with the children and their families and support them in activities that wouldn't be possible without you. You will work across our 2 respite homes (Lilys Place and Lawford Lodge) and the family's homes. Although a full driving licence is not essential you are required to get to multiple locations. If you have not already achieved your Diploma level 3 (child specific) we will support you to achieve this.

This role involves;

  • Follow each individual child or young person's care plan
  • Support where necessary with personal care
  • Support child/young person with eating and drinking or maintaining their nutrition needs
  • Support child/young person to fulfil their social and emotional need through play

Please submit an application form via our website, we can't wait to hear from you

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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.

* Please note: by submitting an application form you are agreeing to Diverse Abilities conducting a social media check- If you wish to know more about this check before applying please call option 3**

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount

Application question(s):

  • Do you have your own transport?
  • Do you require sponsorship?( Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time)

Licence/Certification:

  • FULL UK Manual Driving License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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