Overall purpose:
To provide effective support to enable people with a physical and/or learning disability to live their lives to the full and to provide emergency support when required.
*Due to the current demands on the service, we require a FEMALE Waking Nights Support Assistant*
You must have a full UK Driving License for this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
This role requires staff to
Diverse Abilities Adult Services continues in their mission to support people to live as independently as possible, to enjoy their lives and make progress on things that are important to them. We are currently looking for Waking Night Support Workers to join our extraordinary team in Adult Services to support these inspirational people in their own home.
Do you want to make a positive difference in someone's life, are you kind, caring and have a reliable nature together with a great sense of humour? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We offer a full training programme and the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 qualification to ensure, whether you are new to care or experienced, you are confident in your position as a Support Worker.
All members of our team support with intimate personal care.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to thousands of retailer, restaurant, entertainment and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, six weeks paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
Bonuses
We are pleased to offer the following bonuses as you progress through your time with Diverse Abilities:
1. £100 on training completion
2. £200 after passing six month probation
3. £200 after 12 months service
4. £500 after 24 months service
We also provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including vouchers and additional paid time off.