Staffing vacancies

We are looking for a passionate and energetic individual to join the Trust as Registered Manager for Orchards. 

Holding a CQC rating of Good with Outstanding in Well Led, the Orchards registration consists of the homes Orchards 1 & 2 along with the Offa’s Dyke home.  Together these homes support 20 adults with learning Disabilities, PMLD, and the associated physical disabilities and health needs to live with warmth, fun and happiness.  Surrounded by trees and next to our smallholding, yet close to towns and cities, clients have a wide variety of opportunities to choose from.

Living our values of kindness, respect, individuality and working together you will empower all individuals to enjoy life through flexible personalised support tailored to their choices and needs. 

Leading a passionate large staff team, with the assistance of two deputies, you will be fully supported by the CEO, Head of Support, HR and Finance Managers and your peers, along with other members of the senior management team and external HR and H&S advisors.  You will also benefit from working with colleagues across the charity as part of a supportive wider team and have an active role in the future strategic development of the Trust.

Driven by a passion to maintain high standards and deliver excellent quality service you will bring a range of talents to Orchard Trust and will be widely supported in all aspects of the role. 

Aside from a competitive salary and supported personal development you will be rewarded with a great range of benefits.  For further details please see the job pack.

To apply please submit the following

• A CV not exceeding 2 sides of A4
• A 500 word covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role and person specification
• Names, email addresses and contact details of 2 referees, who will not be contacted without your permission

This is an open ended advert and we will be interviewing candidates when we receive acceptable applications.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for a really special individual to join the Trust in this new role working together with the management and wider staff team to ensure effective HR activities across the Trust. 

Living our values of kindness, respecting individuality, working in partnership with others and showing mutual respect you will support staff and management in the employee journey, celebrating achievements and expressing gratitude.

Orchards Trust supports adults with learning, PMLD, and associated physical disabilities and health needs to live a full, satisfying and engaging life within a warm and nurturing environment.  

Working alongside the existing management and fully supported by the CEO and Head of Support along with external HR and H&S advisors you will be making a direct and positive difference every day.  Additionally, will also enjoy working with colleagues across the charity as part of a supportive wider team and have an active role in developing the strategic future of the 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.

Ideally you will hold a professional HR management qualification such as Level 4 or 5 CIPD or equivalent, or be actively working towards this.  You will have an in-depth understanding of employment law and ability to cross map changes to understand implications in other areas with strong communication skills across a range of communication types and be computer literate.

We are rural based and this role will require travel to all our services, so access to reliable transport is essential.

Aside from a competitive salary we will reward you well with a great range of benefits

Closing date for applications 9am Monday 20th November 2023

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 believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Day Service Support Workers to support our Service Users access meaningful activities in our Day Service in LYDBROOK.

28 hours a week.

Shifts Monday – Friday 8.45am – 3.45pm

About Us:

At the Orchard Trust, we believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Smallholding Worker at our Smallholding in LYDBROOK.

You will work in all areas of the smallholding and provide daily care needs of the animals, along with undertaking some out of hours support to cover animal welfare issues. You will provide high quality maintenance and repairs across the smallholding site and be able to drive the Trust vehicles. We are looking for someone who will be able to design, provide and run smallholding activities to our clients and visitors, enable and empower people to develop new skills and independence and support people in establishing new friendships and maintaining existing ones. Full details are available on the job description.

8am till 12pm plus 1 hour in the evening in the summer months and 8am till 1pm in the winter months

About Us:

At the Orchard Trust, we believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Supported Living Workers to support our Service Users in our Residential Service in LYDNEY.

Hours are negotiable.  If you can only work weekends or a certain day, let us know.

About Us:

At the Orchard Trust, we believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference, and inspire others to do the same?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Full time Team Leader  to support our Service Users in our Residential Service in LYDBROOK.

At the Orchard Trust, we believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve been caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989 to live the life they choose to the full.
We are keen to recruit someone who not only shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together, but is ready to role model these values on a day-to-day basis for the benefit of every client in our care, and every team member that provides that care.

As team leader, you will oversee the implementation of care plans designed to provide meaningful choice and support to our clients. You will be able to demonstrate experience of motivating and supporting team members, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience and qualifications are always desirable but we are also seeking to recruit a team leader with the right values and behaviours.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

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 believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

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

About Us:

At the Orchard Trust, we believe our clients are at the heart of everything we do; caring for people with disabilities with warmth and compassion since 1989.
We are keen to recruit someone who shares our values of kindness, individuality, respect and working together to support our clients live the life they choose to the full.

Experience and qualifications are always desirable but full training is provided enabling you to be part of a team giving our clients a high level of personal, physical and emotional care.

Join us and change lives.

We are committed to providing disabled and neurodivergent applicants with any reasonable adjustments or accommodations needed. Therefore, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment or interview process. We are very happy to help and can make suggestions if you are unsure about what is available. If you have challenges understanding any of the above values or behaviours and how you may have demonstrated these, please contact us for an informal chat.

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Salary:

Enhanced DBS and references required for this position.

Required at all services.  £11.00 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.33 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.

Under 18’s £8.80 per hour, in addition you will receive a payment of £1.06 per hour (equivalent to 12.07% of your hourly rate) as payment for holiday under the Working Time Regulations 1998.

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