Job Title: Bank Community Hub Support Worker

Salary: £10.42/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.

Job Title: Befriender

Salary: £10.42/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.

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 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.

Job Title:                         Connect at Home Service Co-Ordinator

Salary:                              £23,400

Location:                         Ware (with some remote working and travel across the county)

Hours:                              Up to 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Hertfordshire team as Connect at Home Service Coordinator. If you are looking for a job that’s taps into your energy and motivates you every day, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.

You will coordinate our Connect at Home Befriending service.

Connect at Home aims to bring clients help at home or locally with the little things in life that make a big difference, by offering companionship, conversation and laughs.

Our successful Coordinator will:

• Take responsibility for making day to day decisions on operational matters, ensuring the effective running of the service.
• Promote the service within the local community and beyond to potential new service users, their supporters and other stakeholders.
• Carry out regular communications with carers/families/stakeholders to keep informed of service updates.
• Lead on processing new referrals to the service.
• Lead team meetings and undertake staff and volunteer supervision.
• Compile staff rotas and coordinate visits and efficient use of time and travel.
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff.
• Manage finances and ensure financial procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and update (where necessary) service-related records (client records and contact details, IPs, meeting notes etc.)

We are looking for someone who:

• Knowledgeable and experienced (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 5 Qualification.
• Good communicator at all levels
• Able to handle difficult situations
• Takes initiative and is enthusiastic
• Basic financial and budgeting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Can multi-task and be proactive
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Problem solver
• Able to interpret information and draw conclusions

In return you will receive a competitive salary plus

• Pension scheme:  Guideposts will contribute 6% of your salary when you contribute 3%.
• EAP from Health Assured
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Annual leave: 23 days rising to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays

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 careers@guideposts.org.uk  

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

Location: Wellbeing Hub – Witney

Reporting to: Community Opportunities Manager

Responsible for: Support Workers and Volunteers

Hours of Work: 37.5 hrs per week  

Salary: £23,400 per annum

Guideposts exist to provide services to meet individual needs so that each person has the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations and maximise their potential. We seek to achieve excellence in our work and lead the way in researching, delivering and disseminating good practice.

Purpose

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.

 Our successful Team Leader will:

• 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

We are looking for someone, who is:

• 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

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.

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Reporting to: CEO and the H&S Board

Location: Hybrid working from home and site visits to Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire/Hertfordshire

Hours of Work: 22.5 hrs per week  

Salary: £16/ hour

Guideposts exist to provide services to meet individual needs so that each person has the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations and maximise their potential. We seek to achieve excellence in our work and lead the way in researching, delivering and disseminating good practice.

Guideposts Trust is a charity that runs community and building based services in three counties. It has around 100 staff and looks after over 1000 people with additional needs. It runs programmes based in buildings (our own and others) and in the community. We want to provide safe services and ensure we are meeting legislative requirements – keeping our staff and clients safe.

Purpose

• The HSE Officer will report to the CEO and support the development and maintenance of the Health & Safety and Environment policy for the Charity.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support at both strategic and operational levels as well as using skills and experience to identify upcoming challenges and risks.
• Undertake site visits – checking compliance and updating local managers and staff.
• Ensure policies are up to date and being adhered to. That staff have appropriate training for the risks they are managing.

 Our successful Health and Safety Officer Worker will:

• Advise Directors and Managers on all H&S and welfare matters to ensure the company complies with its statutory obligations in line with all current regulations and legislation
• Update the training matrix for all staff
• Ensuring safe and successful training of all existing teams and conducting H&S onboarding with new employees
• Attending sites to audit H&S practices
• Effectively manage First Aid and all Emergency procedures
• Conducting and recording thorough inspections and support the implementation of measurable improvement plans
• Monthly reporting of improvements, updates and statistics to management
• Provide training to operational staff to ensure they have sufficient understanding of requirements when carrying out local H&S
• Increasing awareness of all HSE matters across all staff and volunteers departments and sites

We are looking for someone, with:

• NEBOSH diploma or certificate
• Experienced in a HSE
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, including an ability to convince others effectively
• Computer literate
• Ability to identify needs, prioritise workloads, set achievable targets, evaluate progress and to meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise initiative and willingness to propose initiatives and accept responsibilities
• Must be confident in presenting, communicating and influencing groups and individuals at all levels
• Ability to communicate and present at management level

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of all H&S subjects relating to the Charity.
• Appetite for learning and proactive in updating the Charity on changes to H&S.
• Travel, conduct visits and identify risks. Reporting back to local and senior management.
• A proactive approach to teaching and educating staff and clients on keeping safe.

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.

Job Title: Hub Support Worker – Immediate Start

Salary: £20,319 – £21,450 per annum gross pro rata (£10.42ph to 11ph) dependent on skills and experience

Location: Witney

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 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.

Job Title: Hub Support Worker

Salary: £20,319

Location: 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 focussed 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 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.

Job Title: Support Worker – Bank

Location: Witney

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

Salary: £10.42/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 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.

Job Title: Support Worker – Bank

Location: Chipping Norton

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

Salary: £10.42/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.

Job Title: Connect Service Co-Ordinator

Location: Oxfordshire (with travel across the county)  

Reporting to: Community Opportunities Manager

Responsible for: Staff and volunteer team (May include staff/ volunteers/external contractors)

Hours of Work: 22.5 hrs per week with the possibility of additional bank hours as / when required.  

Salary: £12/ hour

Guideposts exist to provide services to meet individual needs so that each person has the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations and maximise their potential. We seek to achieve excellence in our work and lead the way in researching, delivering and disseminating good practice.

Purpose

• Provide direct operational support to the Community Opportunities Manager in the effective running of the service.
• Take the lead in developing this as a new service in Oxfordshire.
• Leading by good example, give clear direction and support to the staff and volunteers.

 Our successful Senior Support Worker will:

• Take responsibility for making day to day decisions on operational matters, ensuring the effective running of the service.
• Promote the service within the local community and across Oxfordshire to potential new service users, their supporters and other stakeholders.
• Have a clear overview of relationships with all individuals who we support.
• Handle complaints to the service, including monitoring and escalating where appropriate.
• Communicate regularly with individuals that we support and their families and social workers.
• Promote the service internally and externally.
• Lead on processing new referrals to the service.
• Lead team meetings and undertake staff and volunteer supervision.
• Assist in recruitment and induction of staff and volunteers.
• Be responsible for Health and safety within the team/location.
• Report on quality and regulatory monitoring requirements.
• Acts with professionalism and discretion where appropriate in communication with all staff and clients and encourages others to do so.
• Assist in service development within the county and work with colleagues across other counties.
• Compile staff rotas and coordinate visits and efficient use of time and travel.
• Administer client attendance and invoicing.
• Carry out risk assessments on service users and staff as relevant.
• Supervise, appraise and develop staff.
• Leave/Sickness/Payroll administration.
• Manage finances and ensure financial procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for planning and overseeing staff travel arrangements in and from visits.
• Carry out regular communications with carers/families/stakeholders to keep informed of service updates.
• Monitor and update (where necessary) service-related records (client records and contact details, meeting notes etc.)
• Ensures equal treatment of all staff and clients, monitoring, recording and reporting, where necessary, any concerns.
• Provide initial and interim face to face provision of the service to clients as the service develops.

We are looking for someone, who is:

• Knowledgeable and experienced
• Good communicator at all levels
• Able to handle difficult situations
• Takes initiative and is enthusiastic
• Problem solver and self-starter
• Able to work on own and in a team
• Able to interpret information and draw conclusions
• Able to give and take constructive criticism
• Good line management skills
• Basic financial and budgeting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.