Lead Support at The Beehive
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Lead Support
Adult Services - The Beehive - Therapy and Activity Centre
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.
More about the role…
What will you be doing?
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
What are we looking for?
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
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support 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 a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
Introducing Reasons to Care
"Reasons to Care" will take you on a heartwarming journey, making an impact that truly matters. It’s our podcast on all things to do with working in care.
We'll dive into some uplifting stories that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, changing lives with love, one story at a time. From speaking to those who have worked for us for years and new members of the team, through to parents and people we support, there’s lots of stories to enjoy.
Our employee stories
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