Children's Complex Care Assistant

4 days ago

Poole, Poole, United Kingdom Diverse Abilities Full time £26,712 - £34,664 per year

Join our amazing Children's Team

Where your compassion, creativity, and care makes every day meaningful.

At Diverse Abilities, we invest in you. From day one, you will receive professional training and ongoing development opportunities delivered by qualified medical professionals. We believe the best care starts with confident, supported, and well-trained Complex Care Assistants who love what they do. If you haven't already achieved your Level 3 Diploma (child-specific) we will guide and fund you every step of the way.

Female Complex Care Assistant

*Due to genuine occupational need, we require FEMALE Complex Care Assistants only)

Hourly rate: £13 per hour

Hours: 38 hours per week ( working flexibly over 7 days)

Weekends : You will be required to work alternate weekends

Shifts : Please note shift vary and include split shift, early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts finishing up to 9pm.

What you will do

Each day will bring new opportunities and challenges, this role is extremely varied ( please see our website for a full Job Description, )

  • Provide high quality, person-centred care following each child or young person's care plan
  • Offer compassionate personal care and support with daily routines for ages 0-25 years old.
  • Assist with nutrition needs- helping with eating, drinking and mealtime enjoyment.
  • Encourage play, creativity and emotional wellbeing, supporting children to thrive.
  • You will be required to work across both our respite homes (Lily's place, Poole and Lawford Lodge, Hamworthy) and in families homes.

In this role you will not only bring reassurance to the parents and caregivers who need respite, but also bring joy and comfort to the children you support. You will empower children and young people to express themselves, build confidence and experience joy in ways that would not be possible without your support. You will play a pivot part n supporting children and young people to make memories that last a lifetime.

What we are looking for

  • A positive, flexible approach to working across 7 days a week
  • A kind and compassionate individual with a genuine love for helping others
  • An adaptable individual with a passion to learn
  • Experience in care and/or childcare would be advantageous but is not essential
  • UK Manual driving license is desirable but not essential

What we offer

  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Commitment to support your continuous development
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Blue Light Card Scheme – offering discounts to shop, restaurants etc..
  • Employee wellbeing programme
  • Refer a friend scheme – up to £250 per successful referral
  • Fun company events and team celebrations

Safeguarding

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding of children, young people and adults. All staff share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and social media screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • 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)

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • FULL UK Manual Driving License (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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