Waking Night Support Assistant

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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