Job Title: Bank Community Hub Support Worker

Salary: £11.44/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 [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Befriender

Salary: £11.44/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 [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Bank Support Workers

Salary: £10.42/hour

Location: North and East Hertfordshire

Hours: Flexible bank hours

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and creative people to become part of our team to help us to deliver our exciting projects across East & North Hertfordshire.

Our services offer a range of support both 1:1, or small group work within our building based services, our virtual offering or out in the local communities.

Experience of working with and a positive attitude towards people with learning disabilities is essential.

We are looking for people who are able to work independently and proactively to ensure a safe and happy environment for the people who access our services.

Typically you will work one to one or with small groups of people who attend our projects. We work Monday to Friday with some evening social projects too.

You will be experienced at managing situations and behaviours that challenge, Experience of working with vulnerable people and/or children would be an advantage.

You will provide assistance with care and personal support in order to support the people we work with to attain their full potential, maximise options available and encourage choice, participation and motivation. 

About you: 

– To be compassionate, creative, and honest and love working with people. 
– To bring great positive energy. 
– To work well as part of a team. 
– You will need plenty of enthusiasm and passion for our work. 

The ideal applicant should be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and have the ability to plan and deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for the people who attend our services

We are looking for people who just have the passion and drive to make a difference.

You will need to follow health and safety regulations and work in accordance with all safeguarding procedures.

Car drivers with own vehicle are essential and an NVQ 2/3 would be an advantage.

Basic IT Skills are required, such as checking email and familiarization with eLearning and online databases where we record daily activities.

Completed Application forms should be returned to [email protected]  

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.

Job Title:      Learning Disability Service Support Facilitator

Salary:          £11.62/hour + travel reimbursement

Location:       Hybrid – Ware and surrounds, East Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield.

Hours:           22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Hours are variable per day, dependent on activities, location and service needs.

Contract:  Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2025

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 Hertfordshire services team and provide support to our service users and administration support to the team.

You will provide direct support to small groups of adults with learning disabilities and on a one to one basis as required, by enabling them to access community leisure facilities and activities in the day and evenings. Administration and planning can take place at our offices in Ware or from home.

Our successful Coordinator will:

• Participate in the delivery and development of small group, community-based activities and one to one support which meet the needs of individual service users
• Provide administration support for the Ware Day opportunities service and Friendship 4 All service

We are looking for someone who:

• Able to take a person-centred approach to all aspects of work
• Able to lone work and use own initiative
• Able to handle difficult situations and challenging behaviour
• Decisive and takes responsibility
• Meticulous on paperwork
• Respects boundaries
• Reliable
• Good people skills
• Good listener
• Presents professionally
• Good team member
• Willing to learn
• Able and willing to work flexibly when required

In return you will receive a competitive salary plus

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• Annual leave: 23 days pro rata rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• EAP from Health Assured
• Occupational sick pay scheme: 20 days full pay and 60 days half pay
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Please refer to the job description for more information. You can find it here!

Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the responsibilities and key competencies of the role.

Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]  

Please visit our website www.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.

Job Title: Dig n Grow Team Leader – Outdoor Wellbeing Hub – Immediate Start

Salary: £25,389.00 per annum

Location: Witney – Dig n Grow

Hours: Full time

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 popular Outdoor Wellbeing Centre in Witney, where we offer a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career, to provide direct operational support to the Manager in the effective running of the Oxfordshire based services.

Leading by good example, you will give clear direction and support to the team members and volunteers. You will be responsible for making day to day decisions on operational and client matters, whilst communicating with the individuals that we support and their families/carers; this will also involve processing new referrals as necessary.

Alongside this you will play a key role in the development of the outdoor wellbeing hub offering to the local community and working in partnership with our corporate sponsor and other local organisations.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Manage the day to day running of the horticultural gardening and wellbeing service, providing high quality and person-centred support to enable individuals to pursue gardening and wellbeing-based activities in a safe environment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Have a clear overview of the needs of all individuals supported by the service
• Assess suitability of new referrals and integrate into the project where appropriate
• Take overall responsibility for Health and Safety of all service users and staff across the site including maintenance of equipment
• Promote the service internally and externally
• Budget responsibility for the project
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff and volunteer team

RESPONSIBILITIES

Service user and staff

• Plan and co-ordinate suitable activities according to seasons, service users’ interest and abilities, and ensure staffing levels are correct for service users’ needs
• Deliver high quality and person-centred care to service users, leading by example
• Arrange and lead team meetings
• Work with the wider leadership team to see that Health and Safety requirements are met within the project, updating risk assessments on service users, use of equipment and all activities as required
• Maintain service user records updating with activities undertaken and any outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely records are kept of attendance at the project. (eg Civi)
• Maintain staff team records
• Promote positive and effective communication within the team
• Liaise with carers, families and other health professionals as required
• Contribute to service development and growth by developing partnerships within the community
• Assist with new staff and volunteer recruitment

Gardening

• Plan the seasonal growth and development of plants, seeds and vegetables across the site

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledgeable and experienced in gardening/horticulture
• Experience of working with to adults with additional needs
• Good communicator at all levels
• Able to handle challenging situations
• Takes initiative and is enthusiastic
• A good problem solver
• Able to interpret information and draw conclusions
• Good line management skills
• Basic financial and budgeting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

All posts are subject to interview, DBS check and pre-employment checks.

In return you will receive:

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP!

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• Annual leave: 23 days pro rata rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• EAP from Health Assured
• Occupational sick pay scheme: 20 days full pay and 60 days half pay
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Please see the full Job Description here.

To apply for this post please email the Application form to [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Support Worker – Immediate Start

Salary: £11.44ph

Location: Witney – Dig n Grow

Hours: Full time and Part time Opportunities

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 popular Outdoor Wellbeing Centre in Witney, where we offer a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions.

Alongside activities to improve life skills and wellbeing, including cooking, fitness, craft and music, gardening in our outdoor wellbeing center, and we also go on trips in the local area.

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 need to:

• Work as part of a small but dedicated team but also will be comfortable working using your own initiative
• Have experience of working with people and/or children with a learning disability
• Be enthusiastic
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for our members
• Have basic IT Skills

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 check and pre-employment checks.

In return you will receive:

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• Annual leave: 23 days pro rata rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• EAP from Health Assured
• Occupational sick pay scheme: 20 days full pay and 60 days half pay
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Please see the full Job Description here.

To apply for this post please email the Application form to [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Hub Support Worker – Immediate Start

Salary: £11.44ph

Location: Witney – GLADS

Hours: Full time and Part time Opportunities

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 popular services in Witney, where we offer a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions.

Alongside activities to improve life skills and wellbeing, including cooking, fitness, craft and music, gardening in our outdoor wellbeing center, and we also go on trips in the local area.

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 need to:

• Work as part of a small but dedicated team but also will be comfortable working using your own initiative
• Have experience of working with people and/or children with a learning disability
• Be enthusiastic
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for our members
• Have basic IT Skills

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 check and pre-employment checks.

In return you will receive:

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• Annual leave: 23 days pro rata rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• EAP from Health Assured
• Occupational sick pay scheme: 20 days full pay and 60 days half pay
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Please see the full Job Description here.

To apply for this post please email the Application form to [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Hub Support Worker

Salary: £11.44ph

Location: Albion – Chipping Norton

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

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 popular services in Chipping Norton, where we offer a range of social and skill-based activities for adults with learning disabilities and related conditions.

Alongside activities to improve life skills and wellbeing, including cooking, fitness, craft and music, gardening in our outdoor wellbeing centre, and we also go on trips in the local area.

We are looking for creative, motivated and adaptable community focused support workers to help us to deliver our exciting projects within our hub in Chipping Norton.

You will need to:

• Work as part of a small but dedicated team but also will be comfortable working using your own initiative
• Have experience of working with people and/or children with a learning disability
• Be enthusiastic
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver activities which provide a variety of experiences for our members
• Have basic IT Skills

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 check and pre-employment checks.

In return you will receive:

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• Annual leave: 23 days pro rata rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
• EAP from Health Assured
• Occupational sick pay scheme: 20 days full pay and 60 days half pay
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Please see the full Job Description here.

To apply for this post please email the Application form to [email protected]

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.

Job Title: Support Worker – Bank

Location: Witney

Hours of work: various hours and days on a bank /casual basis

Salary: £11.44/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, 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 [email protected]  

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.

Job Title: Support Worker – Bank

Location: Chipping Norton

Hours of work: various hours and days on a bank /casual basis

Salary: £11.44/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 [email protected]  

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.