Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity supporting children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities across the county since 1955.
The Beehive is our day activity and therapy centre with a lively and sociable setting for adults with disabilities.
We are looking for a proactive Lead Support to work within the Beehive to provide a wide range of support and opportunities to maintain and promote the independence and quality of life for the people we support.
Location: The Beehive, Manor Avenue, Poole and on occasions work in other locations
Hourly Rate: £13.40 per hour
Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.50am to 4.20pm
Key Duties
- Undertake the assessment of the people we support needs in accordance with policies and procedure with the involvement of other professionals and families as appropriate. The circle of care.
- Act as a role model for staff. Promote the organizations values and aims through your daily practice.
- When required provide a great induction for new staff, enabling them to complete their Certificate in Care before their probation is signed off.
- Ensure primary and mental health of people supported is maintained.
- Maintain people we support records and contribute to other organisation documents as required
- Maintain people we support records and contribute to other organisation documents as required
- Provide personal care to people we support, as required, including toileting, and washing
What We offer :
- Company events
- Up to £250 if you recommend a friend to work with us.
- Pension auto-enrolment
- 6 weeks paid holiday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Blue Light Card Membership
- Discounted gym membership
- Long service award
What we need from you:
- Full UK Manual Driving license is essential for the role
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is Essential ( or must be willing to work towards)
- Confident in numeracy, Literacy and IT proficient
- Good management skills
- Has a person-centred approach
- Self- Motivated
- Experience in Medication Administration
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. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
** You can find a full Job Description on our website https://diverseabilities.org.uk/current-vacancies **
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship? ( Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time)
- 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 ?
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Manual Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
