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Join our passionate and hard working team at The Orchard Trust

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Deputy Manager - COLEFORD

We are looking for a really special individual to join the Trust working together with the Registered Manager and wider staff team to provide the highest quality of life for those we support. 

Living our values of kindness, respecting individuality, working in partnership with others and showing mutual respect you will empower vulnerable individuals to enjoy life through flexible personalised support that is tailored to their choices and needs. 

The Sevenoaks CQC registration comprises two homes – Rowan and Larch together supporting 11 adults with autism, learning, PMLD, and associated physical disabilities and health needs.  

You will also benefit from working with colleagues across the charity as part of a supportive wider team and having an active role in the strategic future of the Orchard Trust.

You will bring a range of talents to Orchard Trust, based on your previous experience and will be widely supported in your growth and development. You will be driven by a passion to raise standards and deliver excellent quality service.

We are rural based so access to a car is essential.

Aside from a competitive salary we will reward you well with a great range of benefits, personal support and professional development.

For a job description please contact our Admin team on 01594 861137, email admin@orchard-trust.org.uk or visit our website https://orchard-trust.org.uk/work-with-us/vacancies/

Please apply by email to admin@orchard-trust.org.uk attaching your CV and a covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you can meet the requirements of the role.

Salary:

  • £28,000-£33,000
  • Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians etc, following probation)
  • Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
  • DBS reimbursed (following probation)
  • Contributory Pension scheme
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Free high quality training including the Care Certificate
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays full time(or pro rata equivalent)

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.

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:

  • £13.05 – £13.46 per hour
  • £29 per night – waking night enhancement
  • £11.50 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 - 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:

  • £11.72 – £11.98 per hour
  • £29 per night – waking night enhancement
  • £11.50 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 - RURADEAN

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable NIGHT Support Worker to support our clients at our residential home in Ruradean, 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:

  • £11.72 – £11.98 per hour
  • £29 per night – waking night enhancement
  • £11.50 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.

Supported Living Worker - Lydney

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Supported living Worker to support our clients at our residential home in Ruradean, 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:

  • £11.84 – £12.30per hour
  • £29 per night – waking night enhancement
  • £11.50 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.  £11.72 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.41 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.

Under 18’s £9.37 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.13 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.

Apprenticeship Support Worker

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

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