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.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Housing and Community Support Worker to join our dedicated team. You will provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and Deaf in varying situations, ensuring they have the resources and assistance needed to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Your work will involve close collaboration with clients in their homes and community, offering guidance and emotional support to address a range of needs, with housing, tenancies, utilities, budgeting, bill paying, debt, and benefits. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those in your support, guiding them towards achieving their personal outcomes and fostering a sense of self-sufficiency.  The role requires flexibility and adaptability as you will work with a variety of clients across different locations.

If you are passionate about supporting others and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position and be part of a service that truly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to clients in need across various locations in BaNES.
• Assist clients with practical tasks such as budgeting, all aspects of housing support, addressing debt and maintaining their living environments.
• Support clients in accessing community resources, benefits, and services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
• Encourage and empower clients to set and achieve personal outcomes, fostering their independence.

Role Requirements

• Access to reliable personal transportation is essential for this role due to the area you are required to cover.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to client support.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a working within the benefits systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and environments.
• Knowledge of housing support services and community resources.

Why Join Us?

• 28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service
• Business mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Excellent induction and training programme
• 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

About Us

Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and residential care. We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

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.

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers.  You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately unable to respond to each one individually. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful. We wish you the best in your job search and appreciate your support for the work we do.

Contact: Recruitment@freeways.org.uk or Call 01275 372109

Location: Based at our Keynsham office with travel across the area required

Salary: £27,395 full time (pro rata if part time)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (from 15 to 30 hours)

The service support adults with learning disabilities to enable them to live their best lives. The staff teams are flexible and supportive of each other as well as offering an excellent service to the people they support.

As one of our support workers you would be supporting the activities that everyone enjoys as well as caring for those with less mobility and understanding. The rota is flexible and does include evenings and weekends and we can work with you to take into consideration a healthy and happy work/life balance. An anti-social enhancement is provided to those who work evenings and weekends and an excellent rate for sleeping in.

All training is provided within your first six months of employment. After this there is the opportunity to work towards your Diploma 3 in Health and Social Care.

Things we would expect you to do during a day:

· Supporting people to access the local community

· Support to travel on public transport

· Attend health appointments with the people we support

· Domestic duties, such as light cleaning

· Personal care for individuals

· Supporting to maintain family relationships

· Activities within the house – such as arts and crafts, gardening

The benefits of working with Freeways:

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

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

About us:

Freeways are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential services and are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing team as we set up a new purpose built supported living service in north Bristol. The service will be a part of our PBS team at Freeways who support adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge.

You will support individuals to continue to develop their independence, build new skills, access the community, increase their socialising and to go on occasional holidays and trips. You will be supported by and working with a friendly and pro-active team. The service is ideally located close to several local bus routes.

Positive Behaviour Support Assistants will identify the needs of the individuals we support, who communicate their needs through behaviours by working in a person centred way and finding positive and healthy means of fulfilling those needs.

Responsibilities:

• To provide support to the service users, promoting individuality, identity, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity and respect through informed choice.
• To respond to the particular needs of the people we support in relation to the nature of their learning disability or other support needs (including mental or physical health and managing challenging behaviours).
• Contribute toward the development and implementation of PBS plans, strategies and risk management.
• Support the service users 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 service users with personal care, domestic tasks and maintaining their home.
• To complete and maintain written records.

About you:

We are looking for people who are passionate about enabling the people we support to have a meaningful life, to have new experiences or develop new skills.

You should be 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.

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 4 diploma in Positive Behaviour Support
• 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

About us

Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of supported living services and are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

Unfortunately Freeways is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Job Description:

Physiotherapist

Abbots Leigh, Bristol

15 hours per week

Salary: up to £46,312.50 per year (Pro Rata)

Freeways Hydrotherapy Pool are looking to recruit a qualified Physiotherapist to work at our hydrotherapy pool team and land clinic located in beautiful Leigh Woods just outside of Bristol.

Who are we looking for?

In this exciting and varied role you will be responsible for assessing and delivering treatments to a range of private clients along with those who receive funding from the NHS charitable organisations and privately funded. You will also use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice and guidance to our Hydrotherapy Pool Assistants. Recent experience within the past at band 5+ or evidence of relevant experience of one of more of; Neurology, Musculoskeletal, older people, people with disabilities and paediatrics.

Significant experience (2 years +) working with clients on land is essential for the role with additional experience of treating clients in a Hydrotherapy Pool being desirable.

Applicants should be qualified physiotherapists and will need to be registered with the HCPC and CSP.

How we will reward you:

• 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
• Opportunity to complete recognised qualifications in line with the role
• 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
• Free parking at our Leigh Court Hydrotherapy Pool
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline

Due to our location, a driving license and access to transport would be advantageous; however it is not essential for the role.

Who are we?

Freeways is a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential care and supported living services. We also run hydrotherapy and warm water sessions in our own hydrotherapy pool where a physiotherapy and rehabilitation team provide hydrotherapy assessments and treatment, advice on the best way forward, and carry out therapy treatment as required. Land based physiotherapy interventions are also provided for both individual clients and groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with adults and children barred list. 

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role.