Job Description

Join our amazing Children's Team

Where your compassion, creativity, and care makes every day meaningful.

At Diverse Abilities, we invest in you. From day one, you will receive professional training and ongoing development opportunities delivered by qualified medical professionals. We believe the best care starts with confident, supported, and well-trained Complex Care Assistants who love what they do. If you haven't already achieved your Level 3 Diploma (child-specific) we will guide and fund you every step of the way.

Female Complex Care Assistant

*Due to genuine occupational need, we require FEMALE Complex Care Assistants only)

Hourly rate:

13 per hour

Hours:

38 hours per week ( working flexibly over 7 days)

Weekends :

You will be required to work alternate weekends

Shifts :

Please note shift vary and include split shift, early shifts starting at 7am and late shifts finishing up to 9pm.

What you will do

Each day will bring new opportunities and challenges, this role is extremely varied ( please see our website for a full , https://diverseabilities.org.uk/current-vacancies)

Provide

high quality, person-centred care

following each child or young person's care plan Offer

compassionate personal care

(regulated activity) and support with daily routines for

ages 0-25 years old

Assist with

nutrition needs

- helping with eating, drinking and mealtime enjoyment. Encourage play, creativity and

emotional wellbeing

, supporting children to thrive. You will be required to

work across both our respite homes

(Lily's place, Poole and Lawford Lodge, Hamworthy) and in families homes.
In this role you will not only bring reassurance to the parents and caregivers who need respite, but also bring joy and comfort to the children you support. You will empower children and young people to express themselves, build confidence and experience joy in ways that would not be possible without your support. You will play a pivot part n supporting children and young people to make memories that last a lifetime.

What we are looking for

A positive, flexible approach to working across 7 days a week A kind and compassionate individual with a genuine love for helping others An adaptable individual with a passion to learn Experience in care and/or childcare would be advantageous but is not essential UK Manual driving license is desirable but not essential

What we offer

6 weeks annual leave Commitment to support your continuous development Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card Scheme - offering discounts to shop, restaurants etc.. Employee wellbeing programme Refer a friend scheme - up to 250 per successful referral Fun company events and team celebrations

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. This post is subject to an

Enhanced DBS check

and

social media screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have your own transport? Do you require sponsorship? (Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time)
Experience:

Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

FULL UK Manual Driving License (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person