Current Vacancies

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

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement residents individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals. 
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

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

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement residents individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals. 
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

Our fantastic support workers are part of the team of key workers that we are all so proud of at this difficult time. Our teams are ensuring the people we support continue to receive the highest level of care and support during this national crisis.

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.

COVID-19 considerations:
Freeways are committed to keeping staff and service users safe during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

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

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement residents individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals. 
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

You will be supporting people with housing related issues including managing official paperwork, and providing advice and assistance with money, budgeting and welfare benefits. You would also provide support and advice on accessing education, training and employment opportunities, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.

Due to the requirements of the role, a driving licence and access to transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement clients individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals.
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

Our fantastic support workers are part of the team of key workers that we are all so proud of at this difficult time. Our teams are ensuring the people we support continue to receive the highest level of care and support during this national crisis.

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 Bristol, South Gloucestershire B&NES, 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.

COVID-19 considerations:
Freeways are committed to keeping staff and service users safe during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

You will also provide support and advice on accessing education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities, health and fitness, swimming, cooking skills, bus training/road skills, and social outings. You will be working with, and be supported by an experienced and friendly team, however the position will on occasion involve lone working so you must be self-motivated and have good time management skills.

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.

Due to the requirements of this role, a driving license and access to transport with class 1 business insurance is essential for this position.

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

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

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement residents individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals. 
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

You will be working with adults in the community and at our young persons service.

Our goal is to be the provider that people choose to be supported by, that professionals choose to work with and staff choose to work for because we ensure that the people we support are at the centre of what we do and are supported by the information they need to make their own choices and be in control of their lives.

Responsibilities

• To respond to the particular needs of individual service users in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support need (including physical or mental health).
• When required, support service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required.
• To contribute, develop and implement residents individual care and person centred plans.
• To communicate effectively and professionally with service users, their family members and external professionals.
• Work in line with Freeways policies, procedures and values.

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

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• 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

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 during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

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:

• To provide support to our tenant, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.
• To respond to the particular needs of the tenant in relation to the nature of their personality disorder or other support needs (including mental or physical health).
• Contribute toward the development and implementation of PBS plans, strategies and risk management.
• Support the tenant to achieve positive outcomes and to enable them to participate within their local community.
• Work within policies and procedures to administer medication as required
• When required, support the tenant with domestic tasks and maintaining their tenancy.
• To complete and maintain written records.

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

Salary: Up to £19,958.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
Freeways are committed to keeping staff and service users safe during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt)

Based at our head office at Abbots Leigh, you will travel to our residential and supported living services in Bristol, Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas, where we provide support for adults with learning disabilities.

Having come from a trade background, you will be required to undertake a wide range of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing and decorating across our properties.

About you

• You will have experience of working within a trade (Carpentry, Plumbing, etc.) and a good standard of communication, literacy and numeracy. A basic level of IT skills will be required
• You should be proactive and self-motivated when working within a team and working independently
• A full driving license essential as you will be required to drive company vehicles
• Experience of working within a health and social care setting an environment dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults would be desirable, but is not a requirement

COVID-19 considerations:
Freeways are committed to keeping staff and service users safe during the pandemic and have implemented a number of safety measures to reduce the risk of infection. Some of our roles are subject to mandatory coronavirus vaccination (unless exempt).

Reporting directly to the HR Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Providing first line HR advice and guidance; acting as first point of contact for HR related queries from managers and employees.  
• Establishing strong working relationships with managers across Freeways to ensure the effective management of HR issues.
• Providing advice and guidance on issues such as performance, absence management, grievances and disciplinary matters.  
• Keeping an up to date knowledge of employment legislation and any changes, supporting the HR Manager to ensure that Freeways remains compliant.  
• Assisting with recruitment as required.  
• Supervision of HR assistants.  
• Maintaining HR systems, databases and producing HR reports as required.
• Assisting with ad hoc HR projects.  

Requirements of the role:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards.
• Proven generalist HR experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Experience of establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Experience of advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters.   
• Strong communication and IT skills.  
• Proven recruitment experience is desirable.  

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Basic DBS check 
• Occupational health provision
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
• Mixture of home and office working available 

Freeways are committed to promoting equal opportunities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.  

Closing date: 03 February 2022

Interviews week commencing: 14 February 2022