We’re looking for a Night Child Support Worker to join our Children’s Team at Diverse Abilities.

We need you to help us to deliver exceptional, high-quality care for children living with disabilities.

Who we are:

Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity who have been supporting children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities.

The people we support are unique. They are people living with profound and sometimes undiagnosed conditions. Their medical needs are complex, their disabilities are life limiting. Despite these disadvantages, we believe they should live the best life possible.

We have a fabulous Children’s Team who are now on the search for a new person to join our friendly team. If you’ve got commitment, compassion and are ready to take your career to the next level, contact us today!

What we need from you:

· Care experience and/or childcare experience.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Flexible working over 7 days.

What we offer:

· Competitive pay - £12.51 per hour.

· New Starter Incentive Bonuses(£100 on training completion; £200 after 6 months service; £200 after 12 months service; £500 after 24 months service).

· Overtime opportunities

· Fantastic training scheme and career development opportunities – Level 3 diploma and a range of other fantastic courses.

· Up to £250 if you recommend a friend to work with us.

· Pension enrolment

· 6 weeks paid holiday – we also close over Christmas and New Year!

· Career progression

· Flexible working patterns

· Wellbeing support

· FREE Enhanced DBS

· Blue Light Card Membership

· Staff socials & range of perks across the year.

Why we need you:

Caring for a disabled young person is exhausting for care givers. Respite care is a way they can get a much-needed rest, safe in the knowledge that their child is being cared for and having fun in an environment tailored to their needs. As a night child support worker, you will be part of team who provides this for our young people, giving them a sense of self confidence and empowerment.

What the role involves:

· Provide night-time support and monitoring for the children and young people staying overnight.

· Follow each individual young person’s care plan and contribute to their continuing development.

· Assist young people with intimate and personal care – eg. Personal hygiene, feminine hygiene and bathing.

· Completing all paperwork and some domestic tasks such as washing, ironing and cleaning jobs.

· Encourage the young people to maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness.

Shifts patterns – 2-4 10 hours per shift per week ( 9pm to 7am ) or

12 hours per shift (7pm to 7am)

*Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position, we would not be able to progress your application should sponsorship be required**

Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.51 per hour

Benefits:
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Store discount
Shift:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Night shift



Application question(s):
Do you have your own transport?
Do you require sponsorship? ( Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time)

Experience:
Driving: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
FULL UK Manual driving license (preferred)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)


Work Location: In person


Application deadline: 22/12/2023