Job Description

Are you looking to help extraordinary people achieve extraordinary things? Diverse Abilities offers you the opportunity to achieve this and is now recruiting for a personal support assistant to join our Bournemouth team in Supported Living.

Due to genuine occupational need, we require female applicants only

Drivers preferred but no essential , You do not need your own vehicle

Location

: Bournemouth/Poole

Rate:

12.21 per hour, 50 per sleep-in

Hours Available

: We have various contracts available ( part-time and full-time)

Specific hours to be discussed at interview

Why be caught in a run of the mill job, when you could be doing something extraordinary!

Diverse Abilities are looking for people to support individuals in their homes in Supported Living.

We believe exceptional support starts with exceptional people, who have a fun outlook on life and can think outside the box.

You will deliver practical, physical, social, and emotional support to individuals.

You would need to be outgoing, kind, caring, and have a reliable nature and a great sense of humour.

We offer a full training programme and the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 qualification to ensure you are confident in your position as a Support Worker, whether you are new to care or experienced.

All members of our team support with outdoor activities, cooking, social events, and intimate personal care.

There is no feeling like knowing you are making a real difference in someone's life, do you want this too?

What do we offer you?

Overtime available

50 per sleep in

6 weeks paid holiday

Comprehensive training package for your role

Blue Light Card- Includes various discounts for restaurants/shops/activities

Pension scheme

Access to 'cycle to work' benefits

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 check is required for this post prior to commencement.

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

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Application question(s):

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 ? Do you require sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:

UK Manual Driving License (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025