Open evening for careers in care

Diverse Abilities’ Supported Living Service is hosting an open evening inviting everyone to come and find out more about careers in care.

Taking place between 6pm and 8pm on Thursday, April 7, potential applicants are invited to visit the team at Discovery Court, Wallisdown Road, BH12 5AG to meet the team, find out more information, and to also meet some of the adults supported by the charity.

Abi Wills, one of the Supported Living managers, commented: “When you join the Supported Living team you can expect lots of training, options to progress, and the chance to get out and about in the community. The adults we support enjoy going swimming, visiting the beach, lunch at the pub, going to concerts and even holidays abroad. You’ll essentially be a friend, someone who provides care but also laughter and good times.”

Established in 2003, the Supported Living Services provides care in the home for adults with physical and learning disabilities across Dorset every day. The charity provides flexible and individual services, enabling people to live in their own home with as much independence as possible. Each person supported has a dedicated team who knows them well and are aware of exactly how they wish to live.

The role of Personal Support Assistant is available on a full time, part time, and bank basis and provides flexibility around other commitments as top up income. No prior experience is required.

Emma, who has been a support worker at Diverse Abilities for more than 20 years and is currently a Team Leader, added: “When I first joined Diverse Abilities, I hadn’t worked in care before, but I got stuck in and within six months I got the Team Leader role, and the rest is history. To see these people have fun, live their lives to the full, and progress every day is rewarding. I hope to be here as long as I possibly can!”

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/careers for further details about the event and other vacancies currently available.