At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower young adults through compassionate care and support their daily routines.
- Company: Join Diverse Abilities, a charity dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, paid training, holiday pay, and long service awards.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Kindness, adaptability, and a passion for helping others are essential.
The predicted salary is between 10 - 12 £ per hour.
Join our amazing Transitions and Shapes Team where your compassion, creativity, and care make every day meaningful. At Diverse Abilities, we invest in you. You'll receive expert training from day one, plus ongoing development from qualified medical staff. We want our Complex Care Assistants to feel confident and supported. If you haven't completed your Level 3 Diploma yet, we'll fully fund and guide you through it.
In this role, you will empower young adults to express themselves, build confidence and experience joy in ways that would not be possible without your support. You will play a pivotal role in shaping young peoples' lives, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime.
What will you be doing?
- Provide high quality, person-centred care following each individual care plan
- Offer compassionate personal care (regulated activity) and support with daily routines for ages 18-25 years old
- Assist with nutrition needs - helping with eating, drinking and mealtime enjoyment
- You will be required to work across varied locations
What are we looking for?
- A kind and compassionate individual with a genuine love for helping others
- An adaptable individual with a passion to learn
- UK Manual driving licence
- Experience providing personal care
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 a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. 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. 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.
Complex Care Assistant (Zero Hours) in Poole employer: Diverse Abilities
At Diverse Abilities, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Complex Care Assistants. With comprehensive training from day one, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to employee well-being, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults. Our inclusive work culture, coupled with attractive benefits such as discounts, paid training, and long service awards, makes us a rewarding place to grow your career while making a difference in the community.
