Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity, founded in 1955 by a courageous local mum whose daughter was born with cerebral palsy. The supported living service allows adults to live as independently as possible in their own home and make everyday choices with the 24/7 support of a dedicated team.

*The Role*

Diverse Abilities is now recruiting waking night support assistants to join our supported living service, supporting adults in their own home. We are looking for waking night support assistants who are looking to work night shifts and support adults with disabilities.

*Hours per week : 18 hours per week*

*Shift Pattern- 2 week rota*

*Week 1: Sunday 10pm-7am*

*Week 2 : Friday 10pm-7am, Saturday 10pm-7am & Sunday 10pm-7am*

A waking night support assistant works in one supported living property. You will have the opportunity to build a good relationship and work closely with the people we support to achieve their life goals whilst providing a consistent support approach alongside your team.

You will also be responsible for the promotion and safeguarding of the welfare of the Adults at Risk that you come in to contact with.

We also offer enhanced pay on weekends. Experience is not essential as paid full training and ongoing support will be given. As part of the role you will be given the opportunity to study a Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social care free of charge.

*What we offer*

We offer a rewarding career working for an outstanding charity. We also offer excellent rates of pay and outstanding training and induction programme and we have achieved reaccreditation of our investors in people status. We also offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include;

· Free enhanced DBS check

· A comprehensive 24-week induction programme, including all mandatory paid training
courses.

· Contributory company pension scheme

· Comprehensive staff rewards

· Blue Light Membership

*PLEASE NOTE:*

_*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint females only .*_

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.48-£13.14 per hour

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus scheme



Application question(s):
* Do you require sponsorship? ( Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time)
* This role will involve lone working. Are you comfortable with this ? Do you have any experience lone working ?
* This role involves personal care which includes supporting someone to access the toilet and be clean afterwards, supporting to shower someone and help them wash themselves. Are you comfortable with this ?

Licence/Certification:
* UK Manual Driving License (preferred)


Work Location: In person


Application deadline: 15/12/2023