Supported Living Lead Support - Female
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Lead Support
Adult Services - Supporting Living, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
We are looking for a lead support to lead a team in providing support and personal care for two ladies who have physical and/or learning difficulties to live in their own homes.
*Due to the current demands on the service, we require a FEMALE Lead Support*
We are running a virtual recruitment event on Monday 14th April 2025 at 5pm. Register here or email recruitment@diverseabilities.org.uk
please note: You will be required to work every other weekend and a mixture of days, nights and sleep-in shifts.
Both individuals require full support with all their daily needs and enjoy the company of people who are kind, caring, but know when to have fun!
The ladies enjoy a busy routine including swimming, music and dance, day trips out, going out for a coffee and eating out but there’s nothing like kicking back in the evening to watch the soaps and have a good natter over a cup of tea or coffee.
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 3 qualification to ensure you are confident in your position as a Lead Support.
All members of our team support with outdoor activities, cooking, social events, administering medication and intimate personal care.
One of the ladies has diabetes and epilepsy and needs support to manage these.
There is no feeling like knowing you are making a real difference in someone’s life, do you want this too?
More about the role…
This role requires staff to:
manage the service and work within the overall framework
ensure staff keep full and accurate records of all income and expenditure
ensure the service provided fully reflects the needs & wishes of those supported
Essential skills required:
full, UK manual driving licence
basic numeracy & literacy
person centred approach
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.
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