Exciting opportunities have arisen for you to join our services located Clevedon, Weston-super-Mare and Worle.
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
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
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.
APPLY NOW Job DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PBS team at Freeways to support a young woman in her first own home in Abbots Leigh. K has a learning disability and autism and at times can communicate through her behaviour.
K has her own mobility car and enjoys going out and taking part in lots of varied activities. She also likes swimming, dancing, trampolining, cooking and beauty care. She loves going for long walks, kicking a football around and visiting the local shops.
You will apply the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to enable K to flourish in her own home, develop her independence, learn new skills, live a good quality of life and have fun! PBS involves changing situations and events that people experience to increase their quality of life, and in doing so, decrease the likelihood that challenging behaviours will occur.
You will be supported by and working with a friendly and pro-active team and full training is provided as well as ongoing support from our PBS lead practitioner. The service is located close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge on a local bus route and is in a beautiful location.
Responsibilities:
To complete and maintain written records.
About you:
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.
We are looking to take on Bank Support Workers based in North Somerset to cover shifts across the South West.
Bank Support Worker (North Somerset)
About the Role
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 Weston-Super-Mare, Worle and Clevedon (all areas). You will be working various shifts covering holidays, sickness and additional cover shifts to ensure our services are fully staffed, therefore flexibility for weekends is key in this role.
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? Are you available to work flexible including evenings and weekends?
A clean drivers licence and access to own transport would be beneficial but not essential.
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
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 in this role. 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.
APPLY NOW Job DescriptionCommunity Support Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities
Part time & Full Time (22.5hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Salary range : £12.60 to £12.85 per hour
Are you a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to empower adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their community.
This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and your ability to travel will be essential in supporting individuals to access various opportunities and appointments.
About the Role:
As a Community Support Worker, you will provide tailored, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in their own homes and out in the community. Your key responsibilities will include:
About You:
We are looking for individuals who are:
Essential Requirements:
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
APPLY NOW Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our PBS team at Freeways who support an adult with complex needs, personality disorder and learning disabilities at his house in Filton. You will support the gentleman to continue to develop his independence, as he is looking to access the community, increase his 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 located close to several local bus routes.
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:
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
APPLY NOW Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our Supported Living Service located in Redland, Bristol, BS6 7JH
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
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
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.
Job Types: Part time & Full Time (15hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Job Types: Full-time (37.5 hours per wek), Part-time, Permanent
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our residential support service located in Worle.
Part time & Full Time (22.5hrs - 37.5 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: up to £12.85 per hour
Have you ever wanted to ‘give something back’ to your community? Freeways are definitely the charity for you. We are currently looking to recruit support workers in our Worle service.
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.
APPLY NOWWe are looking to take on Bank Support Workers based in Bristol and surrounding areas.
Bank Support Worker (Bristol and surrounding areas)
About the Role
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, Keynsham and Yate areas (all areas). You will be working various shifts covering holidays, sickness and additional cover shifts to ensure our services are fully staffed, therefore flexibility for weekends is key in this role.
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? Are you available to work flexible including evenings and weekends?
A clean drivers licence and access to own transport would be beneficial but not essential.
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
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 in this role. 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.
APPLY NOWSenior Manager
Abbots Leigh, Bristol
30 - 37.5 hours per week
Competitive salary
Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader to join us on a permanent basis. You will be based in our head office in Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh with ample free parking and a mixture of home and office working available.
As part of our senior management team you will:
· support the implementation of our new business strategy
stakeholders, to understand and maximise current business and develop new business opportunities.
· provide line management and support to our service managers.
· lead on quality improvements and innovation throughout the organisation
There are a number of exciting projects in the pipeline where you would have the opportunity to take the lead and improve outcomes for the people we support.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, be able to thrive in challenging environments, and hold a management qualification (or willing to undertake the training). Knowledge of current care regulations and legislation is a requirement for this position.
Benefits in return, you will receive:
About Us
Freeways is a charity which has been in operation since 1987 and employs approximately 300 staff. We run a number of residential (care) homes, supported living flats and community support across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset supporting adults with learning disabilities. Our Head office in Abbotts Leigh is co-located with a day centre and hydrotherapy pool. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them 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 Adults Barred List check.
For more information please call us on 01275 372109 or visit www.freeways.org.uk
Closing date: 08 August 2025
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Freeways is a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential care and supported living services. The aim of our services is to support people to become as independent as possible by helping them make choices, learn new skills and make links within their local community. We fundamentally believe that all people should be treated with respect and supported to be valued members of our communities irrespective of their ability.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Freeways to manage our bespoke supported living services for people with complex needs. In this exciting and rewarding role, under the guidance of the PBS Senior Manager, and in partnership with our PBS Lead you will lead committed teams to deliver a high quality individualised supported living service to people who communicate through their behaviour with the aim of improving their quality of life.
The successful candidate will demonstrate practice leadership skills and a multi-disciplinary approach to provide supportive environments that meet a person’s social, physical and mental health needs, and which facilitate engagement, communication, choice and control.
You will be responsible for and will support staff to:
The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment and have previous experience of providing direct support to people with learning disabilities.
Have experience of being a CQC registered manager or being involved in regulatory inspections. Ideally be qualified to Diploma Level 5 in PBS (or willing to undertake the training). Knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support is a requirement for this position.
In return you will receive:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
For more information please call us on 01275 372109 or visit www.freeways.org.uk
Please apply as soon as possible as this advert may close early if we receive sufficient suitable candidates.
Closing date: 07 August 2025
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Location: Based at our Keynsham office with travel across the area required
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (from 15 to 30 hours)
Do you have a passion for supporting individuals to live independently and improve their quality of life? Are you experienced in working with benefits and housing?
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
Role Requirements
Why Join Us?
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.
APPLY NOWBristol
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
About Freeways
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.
About the Role
As a PBS Assistant Manager you will be leading a team of PBS Assistants in the day to day running of a high quality support service for a person who communicates through their behaviour. You will ensure services are delivered in a way that puts people we support at the centre of the service they receive and promotes rights, choice, dignity and diversity. This support will be in line with best practice and meet appropriate regulatory, contractual and legal requirements. In the absence of the Manager you will take responsibility for the running of the service.
You will help manage a team of PBS Assistants centred around a person with complex presentation, which may include, learning disabilities, mental health issues, autism and communication differences alongside ongoing physical health conditions. They may also have a forensic background.
You and your team will support people with any aspect of their day to day living. You’ll work in a person-centred, strengths-based and psychologically informed way, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You’ll develop and review Support Plans, PBS Plans and Risk assessments that enable the person to live as independently possible.
This exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based and support work. There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.
About you
The ideal candidate will have or be willing to undertake a Diploma Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support – BILD and have experience relevant to the role. Knowledge of current regulations and legislation regarding care and support is essential. They must also have experience in leading and managing a team.
In return, you will receive:
· Competitive salary
· 28 days annual leave entitlement (including public holidays) pro-rata
· Annual leave entitlement increases up to 35 days with length of service (pro-rata)
· Excellent induction and training programme that exceeds industry standards
· Opportunity to complete the Level 5 Diploma in PBS
· 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 Adults 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.
Closing date: 01 August 2025
APPLY NOWAn excellent development opportunity has arisen within Freeways as we are recruiting for a Team Leader in the centre of Yate. This is a fantastic role for anyone looking to move forward in their career in health and social care as you will be working closely with the service manager and assistant manager.
You will be providing support and assistance with the running of the service. This position will enable you to gain experience and build up your confidence, skills and competence in care management.
The Team Leader will assist the management team and support staff:
This exciting opportunity will involve a mixture of office based hours and support work. There is a requirement for flexible working including evenings, weekends and sleeps.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adults Barred List check.
For more information please call us on 01275 372109 or visit www.freeways.org.uk
Please apply as soon as possible as this advert may close early if we receive sufficient suitable candidates.
Closing date: 07 August 2025
APPLY NOWIf you are interested in any of our vacancies, please complete the online application form, or you can ring our HR team on 01275 372109, leaving your name, telephone number and address and we can send you an application pack in the post. We are also happy to receive applications pending future vacancies
