Complex Care Assistant (Female)*
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Complex Care Assistant
Children’s Team - Lily’s Place, Poole & Lawford Lodge, Hamworthy
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.
*Due to genuine occupational need, we require FEMALE Complex Care Assistants only)
Hours: 38 hours per week ( working flexibly over 7 days)
20 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.
More about the role…
What you will do:
Each day will bring new opportunities and challenges, this role is extremely varied (please see full Job Description)
Provide high quality, person-centred care following each child or young person’s care plan
Offer compassionate personal care 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.
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 in 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
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 satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. 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
Hosted by Michelle (Supported Living Deputy Manager) and Clare (Children’s Team Short Breaks Manager), "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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