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Current Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for various roles, that you can see listed below.
We offer full and part time and flexible shifts. Please complete an application form and email to careers@guideposts.org.uk outlining your availability.
Head Office
Gloucestershire
Bank Community Hub Support Worker
Job Title: Bank Community Hub Support Worker
Salary: £12.21/hour
Basis: Casual/Bank
Location: Stroud Community Hub
Hours: Various hours Monday to Friday between 9-16
Guideposts is a UK based charity working with people in local communities, to help them access the support, opportunities, and skills they need to overcome social challenges, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team at our Stroud Community Hub. If you are a friendly people person looking for a job that’s taps into your energy and motivation to help people to be their happiest, and help them achieve their goals, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.
Purpose
Participate in the delivery of programmes of activities which are linked to Hub members support plans and personal goals.
Our successful Bank Community Hub Support Worker will:
- Deliver all aspects of the support plan.
- Promote independence, personal development and achievement of goals.
- Communicate effectively with service users, their family or support networks.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and the Guideposts team.
- Liaise with other professionals (e.g., health service, social workers)
- Report any safeguarding/other concerns to the relevant people.
- Follow cash handling and health & safety procedures.
- Participate in food preparation.
- Attend training opportunities as appropriate to keep up to date with best practice.
We are looking for someone, who is:
- Able to take a person-centred approach to all aspects of work.
- Takes initiative and is enthusiastic.
- A good level of accuracy when completing paperwork.
- Able and willing to work flexibly.
- Reliable.
- Good people skills.
- Good listener.
- Participative team member.
- Willingness to learn.
Please find the full Job Description here.
Completed Application Forms should be forwarded to careers@guideposts.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this post holder is required to have a class 1 car insurance.
Befriender – Gloucestershire
Job Title: Befriender
Salary: £12.21/hour
Basis: Casual/Bank
Location:
- Stroud & Stonehouse
- Cheltenham
- Gloucester
- Wotton, Saul, Berkeley
- Cirencester & Tetbury
- Tewkesbury
Hours: Various hours Monday to Friday between 9AM-5PM
Guideposts is a UK based charity working with people in local communities, to help them access the support, opportunities, and skills they need to overcome social challenges, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Befriending for Wellbeing team as a Befriender in Gloucestershire.
Befriending for Wellbeing aims to bring service users help at home or locally with the little things in life, that make a big difference. You will be offering companionship, conversation and laughs as well as friendly and positive presence, plan activities with individuals which meet their needs or assist them to achieve their goals or aspirations.
Our successful Befriender will:
- Build on initial assessments and action plans to agree and plan activities with individuals
- Use your community knowledge or research appropriate resources or activities to effectively meet individual’s needs, goals or aspirations
- Provide companionship whilst being mindful of professional boundaries
- In liaison with the Befriending for Wellbeing Coordinator, refer or signpost individuals to other professionals, organisations or services as appropriate
We are looking for someone, who is:
- Experienced in working with people with Dementia or Learning Disability
- A friendly nature and enjoy being a people person
- An inclusive attitude to people of all ages and backgrounds
- Good listening and communication skills
- Ability to take the initiative and be confident in a 1:1 role with individuals
- Flexible availability or ability to commit to 2 hours minimum every week
- A person-centred approach with those you befriend
- Full driving licence and own transport
Please find the full Job Description here.
Completed Application Forms should be forwarded to careers@guideposts.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this post holder is required to have a class 1 car insurance.
Hertfordshire – No Vacancies
Oxfordshire
CONNECT Services Coordinator
JOB TITLE: CONNECT Services Coordinator
LOCATION: Witney with travel to other sites as required
HOURS: Part time – 22.5 hours per week
SALARY: £15,233.4
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term for 2 years
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Join Guideposts Trust, a vibrant charity dedicated to improving lives through connection, support, and opportunity.
We’re looking for a dynamic CONNECT Services Coordinator to lead and develop our social groups service. You’ll support a dedicated team, build strong community relationships, and help shape services that empower people with additional needs, mental health challenges, and neurodegenerative conditions.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in health or social care
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- A proactive, compassionate approach
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Be part of something meaningful. Help people flourish!
Apply now and join us in making a real impact.
To apply please download and complete an application form, upload instead of a cover letter.
See the full Job Description here!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
OTHER DETAILS
All staff are ambassadors for Guideposts and as such may be required from time to time to assist managers and fundraising in the promotion of Guidepost and its work.
All staff have a responsibility to look after the Health and Safety not only of those people who use our services but for themselves and their colleagues and should follow Guideposts Health and Safety Policy and Procedures.
Guideposts is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Please note this post holder is required to have a class 1 car insurance.
This job description is not exhaustive but is provided to assist the post holder to know and understand the main duties of their role. Responsibilities may be subject to review and may be varied in emphasis depending on operational requirements. It may be amended from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
Bank Hub Support Worker – Witney
Job Title: Support Worker – Bank
Location: Witney (GLADS or Dig N Grow – specify on your application form
Hours of work: various hours and days on a bank /casual basis
Salary: £12.21/hour
We are looking for people who have the passion and drive to make a difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our popular GLADS Hub in Witney or our outdoor site at Dig N Grow, where adults with learning disabilities meet together to have fun, be creative, learn new skills and get out and about in the local community.
We are looking for creative, motivated and adaptable community focused support workers to help us to deliver our exciting projects across West Oxfordshire.
You will work as part of a small but dedicated team but also comfortable working using your own initiative.
Experience of working with people and/or children with a learning disability is essential.
The ideal applicant should be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and have the ability to deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for our members.
Full training will be given in relation to the job requirements.
NVQ 2/3 or equivalent is desirable.
All posts are subject to interview, DBS (CRB) check and pre-employment checks.
See the full Job Description here!
To apply for this post please complete an application form and forward it to careers@guideposts.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this post holder is required to have a class 1 car insurance.
Bank Hub Support Worker – Chipping Norton
Job Title: Support Worker – Bank
Location: Chipping Norton
Hours of work: various hours and days on a bank /casual basis
Salary: £12.21/hour
We are looking for people who have the passion and drive to make a difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Hub in Chipping Norton, where adults with learning disabilities meet together to have fun, be creative, learn new skills and get out and about in the local community.
We are looking for creative, motivated and adaptable community focussed support workers to help us to deliver our exciting projects across West Oxfordshire.
You will work as part of a small but dedicated team but also comfortable working using your own initiative.
Experience of working with people and/or children with a learning disability is essential.
The ideal applicant should be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and have the ability to deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for our members.
Full training will be given in relation to the job requirements.
NVQ 2/3 or equivalent is desirable.
All posts are subject to interview, DBS (CRB) check and pre-employment checks.
See the full Job Description here!
To apply for this post please complete an application form and forward it to careers@guideposts.org.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note this post holder is required to have a class 1 car insurance.
Trustee Opportunities
Finance Trustee
The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.
This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the area:
This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the area of Finance.
Purpose
We are seeking a finance expert to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.
About our Board and the Trustees Role:
Trustees share a collective responsibility for the effective governance and development of Guidepost Trust UK. Setting the Charity’s strategy and major policies in accordance with the charity’s mission, vision and values.
They are responsible for:
• monitoring performance against the Charity’s strategic aims and objectives.
• scrutinising the management of risks
• fulfilling the statutory governance obligations
• high level ambassadors for the charity.
• fully embody our values, including respecting the privacy and dignity of those we care for.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of one year, followed up by up to three subsequent terms of up to three years (maximum of ten years).
In terms of commitment, our Board meets five times a year. These meetings take place virtually or in person. The work of the Board is further supported by sub-committees meeting up to three or four times a year, either in person or virtually. Trustees are expected to attend all meetings, where possible, as well as to join suitable sub-committees/ groups, based on their skills and expertise. We also encourage Trustees to engage in other activities where possible to support the work of the Charity.
In turn we hugely value their support and work with all our Trustees to shape their role around their skills and interests. We provide exciting opportunities for them to engage with the Charity’s work; provide support for all new Trustees through a full induction; and offer ongoing support from our CEO and senior management teams.
This is a voluntary role, so no salary is provided. The charity will reimburse reasonable expenses (e.g. travel for in-person meetings). Lunch is provided at in-person meetings.
See the full Job Description here!
Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of what is involved as a Trustee, and will need to demonstrate the following:
- A good understanding of charity governance to be able to contribute constructively and cross collaborate, with a hands on approach for the applicable role.
- Passion for our vision for serving people with complex mental and emotional needs, less abled preferably (although not essential), personal experiences.
- Independent judgement and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Guidepost Trust UK actively welcomes applicants from all communities, background and geographies.
For more informal queries about the roles, please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed
Meet Our Board of Trustees: Our Trustees – Guideposts Trust
Application Process
To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers@guideposts.org.uk.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, therefore we would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy any time.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed.
Learning Disability Trustee
The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.
This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the area:
This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint clinicians with high-level experience and expertise as new Trustees .
Purpose
We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise the local leadership Teams.
About our Board and the Trustees Role:
Trustees share a collective responsibility for the effective governance and development of Guidepost Trust UK. Setting the Charity’s strategy and major policies in accordance with the charity’s mission, vision and values.
They are responsible for:
• monitoring performance against the Charity’s strategic aims and objectives.
• scrutinising the management of risks
• fulfilling the statutory governance obligations
• high level ambassadors for the charity.
• fully embody our values, including respecting the privacy and dignity of those we care for.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of one year, followed up by up to three subsequent terms of up to three years (maximum of ten years).
In terms of commitment, our Board meets five times a year. These meetings take place virtually or in person. The work of the Board is further supported by sub-committees meeting up to three or four times a year, either in person or virtually. Trustees are expected to attend all meetings, where possible, as well as to join suitable sub-committees/ groups, based on their skills and expertise. We also encourage Trustees to engage in other activities where possible to support the work of the Charity.
In turn we hugely value their support and work with all our Trustees to shape their role around their skills and interests. We provide exciting opportunities for them to engage with the Charity’s work; provide support for all new Trustees through a full induction; and offer ongoing support from our CEO and senior management teams.
This is a voluntary role, so no salary is provided. The charity will reimburse reasonable expenses (e.g. travel for in-person meetings). Lunch is provided at in-person meetings.
See the full Job Description here!
Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of what is involved as a Trustee, and will need to demonstrate the following:
- A good understanding of charity governance to be able to contribute constructively and cross collaborate, with a hands on approach for the applicable role.
- Passion for our vision for serving people with complex mental and emotional needs, less abled preferably (although not essential), personal experiences.
- Independent judgement and integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Guidepost Trust UK actively welcomes applicants from all communities, background and geographies.
For more informal queries about the roles, please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed
Meet Our Board of Trustees: Our Trustees – Guideposts Trust
Application Process
To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers@guideposts.org.uk.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, therefore we would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as we reserve the right to close this vacancy any time.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed.
We take the safety and wellbeing of our staff very seriously and have put measures in place to minimise the risks to you and your family during this time, including robust guidance and procedures, PPE, staff vaccinations and track and trace. If you would like to find out more about our Covid-19 safety precautions please do not hesitate to email our Head of People and Wellbeing.
We are proud to share that we are disability confident committed employer!
Working with Guideposts Trust
Guideposts is committed to seeking excellence in its practice and services. We know that our staff and volunteers are the most important resource in achieving this. By investing in your professional development as staff, we hope to enable you to undertake your role with confidence and to high standards of professionalism, respect and sensitivity, fulfill personal development goals, increase your job satisfaction and contribute to the achievement of Guideposts Trust’s strategic objectives.
We support staff to develop their skills in a range of ways:
- Formal training
- On-the-job training
- Shadowing
- Coaching
- E-learning
- Qualifications
New staff are supported to achieve the Care Certificate, the standard for Health and Social Care Workers.
We recognise the importance of the role of leaders and managers in supporting and enabling staff and projects effectively to meet their goals. That’s why we’ve put in place standards and expectations of leaders and managers at Guideposts in our Leadership and Management Framework.
This is an exciting time to the join the Guideposts Community. We look forward to welcoming you.
Volunteering Opportunities
Without our team of volunteers much of our work would not be possible. We offer a range of fun and rewarding volunteering opportunities for you to get involved with: whether you are looking to learn new skills, build on your current experience, meet new friends or boost your confidence.
Your support no matter how small will make a big difference to those we support at Guideposts.
All volunteers will be given the right training and on-going support to make sure you feel confident in your role. And once you have joined you might find there are more opportunities for you to get involved at Guideposts if you would like to.
Join our board of Trustees
Our trustees form the governing body responsible for steering the overall direction and strategy of our charity. They ensure we remain focused on our charitable objectives – supporting people with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health conditions to live the most independent and fulfilling lives possible. As a trustee, you will leverage your skills and experience to provide oversight across all areas of our work, from shaping key policies to monitoring our care services.
