Staffing vacancies

About Us:

The Orchard Trust is a charity providing high quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities across the Forest of Dean.

Job Description:

30 hours a week

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Accounts and Payroll Assistant to join our friendly team to support the Finance Manager and wider team by undertaking the following tasks:

Finance:

• Create sales invoices and post
• Review purchase ledger invoices and post
• Assist with procurement and customer enquiries
• Preparing twice monthly supplier payments runs
• Assisting with the preparation of Management Accounts
• Assisting with month end processing and reporting
• Credit control

Payroll:

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll as required
• Assist with employee payroll queries
• Assist processing payroll for small external organisations
• Work with senior managers to ensure all relevant information is provided in a timely manner

Petty cash:

• Issue petty cash and reimburse expenses within guidelines
• Maintain petty cash records
• Undertake regular reconciliation of petty cash account

Additional:

• Undertake regular client and home finance audits
• Maintain donations received accounts
• General filing and other administrative duties
• Assist with internal and external audits

Essential Experiences/Skills:

• Computer literate across a range of platforms and software
• Sound knowledge of accounting processes
• Experience of working within a busy accounts department
• Good analytical and system interrogation skills
• Able to work accurately and confidently with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload within required timescales
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Working knowledge of Xero accounting system and SAGE payroll
• Experience in charity accounts
• Working knowledge of payroll and auto enrolment pension systems

Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Interview Date: Monday 10th November 2025/ Wednesday 12th November 2025

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Driver essential

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable COOK to support our clients at our residential home in COLEFORD, Forest of Dean.

• 22 hours a week, flexible rota on a 6 week pattern including some weekends. (11am – 6.30pm)

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:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

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:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

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:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in RUARDEAN, Forest of Dean.

15 hour contract

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:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable part time TEAM LEADER to support our clients at our residential home in LYDBROOK, Forest of Dean.

• 22.5 hours per week (includes some weekend working)

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:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

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.

Please click here for more information about joining our team as an apprentice.