Exciting opportunities have arisen for you to join our services located Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare and Worle.
You will provide support to our service users, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.
There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.
Responsibilities
About You
Are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?
We welcome applications from people with experience as well as those considering their first role in social care and have the right personal values. Staff will be fully inducted and trained.
Benefits
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
COVID-19 considerations:
Freeways are committed to keeping staff and service users safe and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PBS team at Freeways to support a young woman in her first own home in Abbots Leigh. K has a learning disability and autism and at times can communicate through her behaviour.
K has her own mobility car and enjoys going out and taking part in lots of varied activities. She also likes swimming, dancing, trampolining, cooking and beauty care. She loves going for long walks, kicking a football around and visiting the local shops.
You will apply the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to enable K to flourish in her own home, develop her independence, learn new skills, live a good quality of life and have fun! PBS involves changing situations and events that people experience to increase their quality of life, and in doing so, decrease the likelihood that challenging behaviours will occur.
You will be supported by and working with a friendly and pro-active team and full training is provided as well as ongoing support from our PBS lead practitioner. The service is located close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge on a local bus route and is in a beautiful location.
Responsibilities:
To complete and maintain written records.
About you:
We support some of the most vulnerable and marginalised adults in our society, no day is ever the same; we are looking for passionate, resilient and committed individuals who are willing to share in some rewarding and challenging experiences.
We welcome applications from people with experience as well as those considering their first role in social care and have the right personal values and approach. Staff will be fully inducted and trained in a range of positive support approaches and the specific needs of the tenant.
We are looking to take on Bank Support Workers based in North Somerset to cover shifts across the South West.
As a Bank Support Worker you will be working with and supported by an experienced team and will be covering our Residential, Supported Living and Community Support Services across North Somerset. You will be working various shifts covering holidays, sickness and additional cover shifts to ensure our services are fully staffed, therefore flexibility is key in this role.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate then this could be the perfect role for you – You could be supporting people with learning difficulties to achieve their dreams and goals.
A driving license and access to transport would be advantageous; however it is not a requirement for all roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
APPLY NOW Job DescriptionFreeways community Services are recruiting in North Somerset.
Hours Monday – Friday between 9-5, occasional weekends and evenings.
Full or part time.
Must be able to drive, and have own car. (Business insurance required)
We are seeking motivated support workers who are able to lone work. Duties include - Enabling service user’s to manage their own accommodation.
Provide support to people who live within supported living/family or residential homes.
You will be expected to lone work and be able to seek community opportunities for individuals we support including employment, social, health independence skill etc.
Full training provided. (Including the option of completing a diploma 3 after 12 months employment)
Salary – up to £12.25 per hour.
Mileage allowance 45p per mile from first call.
We offer an exciting and rewarding career with promotional opportunities.
Please visit the freeways website to apply completing an on line application form or send an application form to recruitment@freeways.org.uk quoting community support.
Telephone 01275 372109 or 07917731721 for further information.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our residential support service located in Keynsham.
You will provide support to our service users, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.
There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.
Responsibilities
About You
Are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?
We welcome applications from people with experience as well as those considering their first role in social care and have the right personal values. Staff will be fully inducted and trained.
Benefits
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
Job Types: Part time & Full Time (15hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Job Types: Full-time (37.5 hours per wek), Part-time, Permanent
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PBS team at Freeways who support an adult with complex needs, personality disorder and learning disabilities at his house in Filton. You will support the gentleman to continue to develop his independence, as he is looking to access the community, increase his socialising and to go on occasional holidays and trips. You will be supported by and working with a friendly and pro-active team. The service is located close to several local bus routes.
Positive Behaviour Support Workers will identify the needs of the gentleman we support, who communicates his needs through his behaviours by working in a person centred way and finding positive and healthy means of fulfilling those needs
Responsibilities:
About you:
Are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?
Are you resilient to work with people who communicate through their behaviours and put the complex needs of the person first?
We support some of the most vulnerable and marginalised adults in our society, no day is ever the same; we are looking for passionate, resilient and committed individuals who are willing to share in some rewarding and challenging experiences.
We welcome applications from people with experience as well as those considering their first role in social care and have the right personal values and approach. Staff will be fully inducted and trained in a range of positive support approaches and the specific needs of the tenant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Job description
Support Workers (Bath and North East Somerset)
Part time & Full Time (15hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Current salary: up to £11.80 per hour
We are looking for people to work with us as Support Workers in our Floating Support Service in Bath and North East Somerset. Based from our office in Keynsham, you will be supporting people with learning disabilities & mental health in their homes or in the community.
Our range of support can vary from supporting someone to apply for benefits, supporting to maintain their tenancy, supporting with budgeting and debt and helping people to move home. This job role does not included personal care. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn new skills whist promoting independence in the community.
About You
Are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?
We welcome applications from people with experience in social care and have the right personal values. Staff will be fully inducted and trained.
A driving license and access to transport is essential in this role due to the area you are required to cover.
Basic IT skills are desirable.
Benefits
28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
Business mileage paid at 45p per mile
Excellent induction and training programme that exceeds industry standards
Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Prospects for progression within the company - many of our support workers have gone on to become Team Leaders, Assistant Managers, Trainee Managers and Service Managers with us
Company sick pay
Company pension scheme
Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
Family friendly/work-life balance policies
Free DBS check every 3 years
Occupational health provision
Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
About Us
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.30-£11.80 per hour
Day range:
Shift:
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: On the road
Cook (Yate)
37.5 hours per week (ideally 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, with a 30 minute break)
Salary £23,481 per annum
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Cook to join one of our residential homes in Yate. The home provides residential care for up to 16 people in purpose-built, accessible accommodation in the centre of Yate.
Responsibilities
About you
You will have previous catering experience and will treat people with dignity. Have good listening/observational skills, number skills, and some awareness of the challenges faced by the people we support.
A catering qualification would be desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
In return, you will receive:
· Competitive salary
· 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
· Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)
· Excellent induction and training
· Company sick pay
· Company pension scheme
· Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
· Family friendly/work-life balance policies
· Free DBS check every 3 years
· Occupational health provision
· Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
About Freeways
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential care and supported living services. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links within their local community. We fundamentally believe that all people should be treated with respect and supported to be valued members of our communities irrespective of their ability.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing Date: 03 September 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Description
Job title: Cook
Accountable to: Service Manager
Job Purpose
Responsible for cooking food in the service making sure the people we support have highly nutritious and high quality food.
Making sure that food and drink is nutritious and appetising. The food has to meet the people we support’s dietary and cultural needs including, for example, gluten free, low fat, soft food and vegetarian.
Key Responsibilities and Objectives
Health and safety responsibilities:
Under the provisions contained in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee to:
Equal opportunities:
Freeways is committed to anti-discriminatory policies and practices and it is essential that the post holder is willing to make a positive contribution to their promotion and implementation.
This job description only contains the main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the tasks required to carry them out.
Post holders may be asked to undertake any task commensurate with their pay grade.
All job descriptions will be subject to review as appropriate and may be altered in line with the requirements of the post. Any proposed changes will be discussed with the post holder prior to change.
Person Specification – Cook
Shortlisting will be based on the criteria listed below, which are derived from the Job Description. Applicants should therefore explain in their application how they think they meet each criterion using relevant examples from previous work experience and community/voluntary/leisure activities, as appropriate
Requirement Essential Desirable Assessment
Knowledge /Qualifications
Experience
Skills and Abilities
Other
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £23,481.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Senior Manager
Abbots Leigh, Bristol
30 - 37.5 hours per week
Full time salary: £44,000-£48,000 per annum
(depending on qualifications and experience)
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader to join us on a permanent basis. You will be based in our head office in Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh with ample free parking and a mixture of home and office working available. Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.
As part of our senior management team you will:
· be able to develop strong relationships, both internally and externally with our
stakeholders, to understand and maximise current business and develop new business opportunities.
· provide line management and support to our service managers.
· have a strong background in tender writing and presentation, project planning
and meeting a range of quality led and financial KPIs working closely with the senior management team, you will ideally have a project planning qualification or relevant experience.
There are a number of exciting projects in the pipeline where you would have the opportunity to take the lead and improve outcomes for the people we support.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, be able to thrive in challenging environments, and hold a management qualification (or willing to undertake the training). Knowledge of current care regulations and legislation is a requirement for this position.
Benefits in return, you will receive:
· Competitive salary
· 35 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
· Excellent induction and training; with the opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care and further training
· Company sick pay
· Company pension scheme
· Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
· Family friendly/work-life balance policies
· Free DBS check every 3 years
· Occupational health provision
· An Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
About Us
Freeways have 18 services; residential (care) homes, supported living flats and community support across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our Head office in Abbotts Leigh is co-located with a day centre and hydrotherapy pool. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
For more information please call us on 01275 372109 or visit www.freeways.org.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £44,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Part time & Full Time (15hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Current salary: up to £12.25 per hour
We are looking for people to work with us as Support Workers in our Floating Support Service in Bath and North East Somerset. Based from our office in Keynsham, you will be supporting people with learning disabilities & mental health in their homes or in the community.
Our range of support can vary from supporting someone to apply for benefits, supporting to maintain their tenancy, supporting with budgeting and debt and helping people to move home. This job role does not included personal care. It’s an exciting opportunity to learn new skills whist promoting independence in the community.
About You
Are you passionate about enabling people to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills?
We welcome applications from people with experience in social care and have the right personal values. Staff will be fully inducted and trained.
A driving license and access to transport is essential in this role due to the area you are required to cover.
Basic IT skills are desirable.
Benefits
28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
Business mileage paid at 45p per mile
Excellent induction and training programme
Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Prospects for progression within the company - many of our support workers have gone on to become Team Leaders, Assistant Managers, Trainee Managers and Service Managers with us
Company sick pay
Company pension scheme
Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
Family friendly/work-life balance policies
Free DBS check every 3 years
Occupational health provision
Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
About Us
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
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Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary £24,655 per annum (pro rata if part time)
About the role
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Freeways. We are recruiting two new Team Leaders to work alongside the Service Manager and Assistant Manager in a Supported Living service in Bristol. Providing supervision, support and assistance with the running of the service. This position will enable you to gain experience and build up your confidence, skills and competence in care management.
The Team Leader will assist the Manager and support staff:
This exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based hours and support work. There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.
About you
The ideal candidate will hold a diploma Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards and have knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support, however full training will be provided.
In return, you will receive:
About Freeways
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living and residential services. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
Closing Date: 28 October 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please complete the online application form, or you can ring our HR team on 01275 372109, leaving your name, telephone number and address and we can send you an application pack in the post. We are also happy to receive applications pending future vacancies
