Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference to People’s Lives!
We provide high quality care and support to older people, people with physical and learning disabilities, people with mental health needs, dementia, carers and clients’ families. This extends to respite care for families and carers.
We operate services across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, ranging from Residential Homes, Day Services, Supported Living sites and Reablement Home Care.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Parkstone Connect as a Day Opportunities Support Assistant.
Our Day Opportunities Services offer practical and therapeutic support for adults with a range of needs and abilities, to enable individuals to:
- Participate in a range of meaningful and outcome-focused activities.
- Develop and practice their skills.
- Get access to a variety of health and care services.
- Receive supervised nutrition and support.
- Live active and fulfilled lives in their local community.
Parkstone Connect Hub is a purpose-built day service, providing leisure and learning opportunities through individual and group activities. Activities promote choice, independence and aim to enable individuals to develop skills and engage in meaningful activities such as pottery, yoga, art, music, gardening, exercise, woodcraft, reminiscence and sensory-based activities.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with individuals, focusing on their strengths, choices, assets, and goals through person-centred planning and reviews.
- Supporting and enabling people to take part in new activities and opportunities to develop confidence and independence.
- Supporting people with aspects of personal care and moving as identified in individual care and support plans.
- Working in partnership with individuals and their circle of support, which may include social work and health professionals.
- Administering medication as directed by a GP and as set out in the approved Administration of Medication guidelines.
- Working in a strengths-based way, supporting dignity, respect, and privacy.
- Maintaining essential record keeping with clear written and electronic records in line with GDPR.
- Organising and participating in activities to meet people’s needs within the services and community, with clearly identified aims and objectives.
- Supporting individuals one-on-one within the centre and out in the community.
- Supporting individuals to/from the service on passenger transport.
What We Offer
- Career progression: excellent opportunities to develop and learn.
- Generous holiday allowance: 26 days not including bank holidays, rising to 29 with length of service.
- Occupational sick pay: an enhanced occupational sick pay scheme from day one.
- Employee assistance programme: a confidential, free-of-charge support network with a 24/7 helpline and wellbeing services.
- Company contributory pension scheme with a 3% contribution.
- Blue Light discount eligibility – discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more.
The Successful Candidates Should Have
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A caring, enabling and empathetic attitude.
- An approachable, calm and patient manner.
- Ability to follow care and support plans and risk assessments.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of Tricuro services.
- A commitment to achieving a Diploma Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.
- An understanding of the CQC Fundamental Standards and the Care Act 2014.
Part-time – 30 hours per week
Take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Tricuro. We can’t wait to welcome you to our growing team!
