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).

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.

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).

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

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).

The Team Leader will assist the Manager, Assistant Manager and support staff:

• with the effective management of the service according to Freeways regulations, policies and procedures, in particular Health and Safety at Work.
• to ensure that appropriate support is provided to individuals in line with agreed support plans, taking in to account their independence, choice and dignity.
• to assist in the preparation and organising of assessments, reviews, PCPs and actively participating in these meetings. 
• with their development through supervision, staff induction, identifying training needs and arranging as required. 
• to support your service in celebrating its successes and the achievements of the people you support.

These exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based and support work.  There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.  

The ideal candidate will have experience as a support worker and hold a Diploma Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, however full training will be provided for the successful candidate if required.

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

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).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has taken their first steps in finance and who is looking to fulfil the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

Sales Ledger/Benefits Administration

• To maintain an agreed set of customer accounts ensuring that all invoices are raised, paid and reconciled correctly in a timely manner and that any queries are resolved accordingly
• To support the maintenance of existing benefits claims, monitor controlled bank account balances and assist as required in the payment of personal allowances

Cash Books

• To assist in ensuring that the cash books are kept up to date and that all receipts are allocated correctly

Other Duties

• To assist with the regular bank runs for petty cash
• To carry out financial monitoring visits in our services and prepare reports to senior management on findings
• To carry out month-end processes and ensure that month end reports are produced, authorised and filed.

About You

You’ll have strong communication skills with exemplary attention to detail; you are motivated by deadlines and can meticulously plan your time. You should have appropriate finance knowledge and experience. We are looking for someone with a conscientious personality who is keen to develop themselves.

• Good general level of education, especially Maths and English 
• At least two years’ experience working in a similar role within a finance team would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of a financial accounting package. Experience of working with OpenAccounts would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage own workload
• Willingness to work as part of a team

Benefits

• Full-time role: 37.5 hours a week
• Annual Salary of £18-£22k per annum FTE (depending on experience)
• 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days with length of service
• Support to complete the Level 3 AAT if required
• Free Parking on site
• Company sick pay
• Company Pension Scheme
• An 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.

This role will be key to providing invaluable administrative support to our busy team including finance functions such as bank reconciliations, updating and maintaining the cash-books and assisting with the fortnightly bank runs.

You will:

• Provide general administrative support to the Finance Team as appropriate.
• Attend team and other meetings, as appropriate, and take minutes if necessary.
• Ensure all information is kept in accordance with Data Protection legislation, organisational policy and the requirements of confidentiality.
• Deal with general queries from external customers, staff and managers by telephone, face to face and email.
• Filing, photocopying and post.

The above list is not exhaustive and post holders may be asked to undertake any task commensurate with their role.

What qualification will you get at the end?

• You will be working towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship with Weston College

For more information on this position, please visit 

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000054049

This role is key to our success as you will be acting as a first point of contact for general enquiries. These will include HR administrative processes, such as recruitment, training, starters, leavers, contractual changes and HR database management.

You will:

• Provide general administrative support for Reception and the HR Team, as appropriate.
• To support the administration of internal and external training courses and recruitment. 
• Attend team and other meetings, as appropriate, and take minutes if necessary.
• Ensure all information is kept in accordance with Data Protection legislation, organisational policy and the requirements of confidentiality.
• Deal with general queries from external customers, staff and managers by telephone, face to face and email.
• Filing, photocopying and post.

The above list is not exhaustive and post holders may be asked to undertake any task commensurate with their role.

What qualification will you get at the end?

• You will be working towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship.

For more information on this position, please visit 

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000054031

You will provide support to our service users, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.

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, maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records as required; contributing to 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.

• Pay rate up to £10.40 per hour, plus £2.50 Night Wake Enhancement