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Maintenance Person - Trust wide
We are currently looking for a maintenance person at the Orchard Trust. You will be working across all our services within The Forest of Dean dealing with a variety of maintenance issues and will need a diverse skill set.
You must be able to drive, carpentry skills are essential, with a good knowledge of general building and DIY. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with years of experience that may be looking to slow down slightly but still put all their experience and knowledge to use every day.
The Orchard Trust is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, we need someone to help us keep the homes and services of the people we support in tiptop condition, this will be such a rewarding job and life experience for the right person.
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £24,000 – £35,000 per year
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Support Worker - COLEFORD
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in COLEFORD, Forest of Dean.
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £12.21 – 12.46 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Team Leader - COLEFORD
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Team Leader to support our clients at our residential home in Coleford, Forest of Dean.
- 37.5 hours per week
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £13.57 – 14.00 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Support Worker - RUARDEAN
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in RUARDEAN, Forest of Dean.
30 hours per week
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £12.21 – 12.46 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
NIGHT Support Worker - LYDBROOK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable NIGHT Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in LYDBROOK, Forest of Dean.
Contract – Full time & Part time hours available
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £12.21 – 12.46 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Support Worker - LYBROOK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in LYDBROOK, Forest of Dean.
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £12.21 – 12.46 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Support Worker - LYBROOK - flexible hours
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in LYDBROOK, Forest of Dean.
Contract – flexible hours minimum of 3 hours
About Us:
At the Orchard Trust we respect everyone involved in the Trust, working together with a culture of openness and celebrating the individuality of our staff, volunteers and clients. If this strikes a chord with you then please read on!
We provide daily support within our homes for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. A full training package is provided, that includes The Care Certificate, along with the opportunity to progress to HSC Diploma 3 should you wish to progress your career.
We are based in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire with locations in Coleford, Lydbrook, Lydney and Ruardean.
Salary:
- £12.21 – 12.46 per hour
- £29 per night – waking night enhancement
- £15 for a 7.5 hour bank holiday shift.
- Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep in duties.
- Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc)
- Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
- DBS reimbursed
- Pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Early shifts 7am – 2pm/Late shift 2pm – 9.30 (including weekend work)
Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.
Bank Support Worker(s)
Required at all services. £12.21 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.47 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Under 18’s £9.75 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.18 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.
Apprenticeship Support Worker
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Apply online
You can apply for any of our current vacancies using our online form below. For more information please contact 01594 861137.