Supported Living Lead Support - 32.5 hours - Female only
Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
At Diverse Abilities our adult services continue their mission to provide extraordinary lives to the people we support, to live as independently as possible, to enjoy their lives and make progress on things that are important to them. Do you want the opportunity to work with people, enabling them to achieve their dreams?
32.5 hours per week
Female applicants only - in line with a genuine occupational requirement
This role requires staff to:
- Be the main contact working with the service and the Team Leader
- Work in partnership with and promote positive relationships with families, friends, and other professionals.
- Mentor new staff through their induction programme and support the Team Leader with competencies where necessary.
- Ensure the service provided fully reflects the needs and wishes of those it supports through ongoing person-centred planning.
Essential skills required:
- Flexibility to work across the week and alternate weekends.
- Basic IT skills including using Microsoft Word and email.
- Full UK manual driver’s license desired not essential.
- Lead Support experience not absolutely essential, but willingness to learn, an empathetic outlook and a sense of humour are of utmost importance.
Commitment to safeguarding
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 satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits, including access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, 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.
Supported Living Lead Support - 32.5 hours - Female only employer: Diverse Abilities
Diverse Abilities is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the individuals they serve. With flexible working hours tailored to your availability and a strong commitment to professional development through mandatory training, you will find ample opportunities for growth in a rewarding environment dedicated to making a positive impact in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.
