Job vacancies
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Are you looking for a new challenge?
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Are you able to provide physical and spiritual support to people with learning disabilities?
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Are you committed to developing skills, promoting choice and supporting others to realise their full potential?
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Are you interested in free training opportunities?
General Information Leaflet
Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for a confident, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to undertake the above role at The Lodge Trust.
Do you have vision and enthusiasm for people with learning disabilities to develop further the work of the Trust?
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Country Café Support Assistant
Part-time position from £8.14 per hour (depending on relevant experience)
3 days per week (Monday – Saturday)
We are looking for friendly, adaptable, committed and experienced members of staff to join our Country Park Team at The Lodge Trust.
Duties include: working as a member of Country Park/ Work and Education Services; to provide a high-quality, friendly service to the public; supporting and training our learning disability Service Users; preparing light meals; assisting the Country Park Manager.
There will be an element of flexibility required for this post, including cover for holidays and other absences. There may be some evening work involved.
The Lodge Trust may consider job share.
The Lodge Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
Call Kate Tomson on 01572 767234 for an informal discussion.
Residential Support and Pastoral Care Staff
Full-time/part-time positions from £8.23/hour, rising to £8.33/hour after completion of induction.
Are you a practising Christian who is a ‘people person’, looking for a new challenge, willing and able to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support for adults with learning disabilities, committed to developing their skills, promoting their choices and helping them realise their full potential?
We are looking for people who can support residents in their day to day lives, to give intimate personal care where needed, training and emotional support but above all to help them grow in their spiritual lives. To work a variety of shifts, including early start, late finish and weekends, which will be on a rota basis so a flexible approach is essential.
We are looking for people who God has called to support others.
The successful applicant will provide spiritual support to our residents and therefore will need to demonstrate an understanding of and have an active personal commitment to the Christian faith. You will be expected to be able and willing to share your faith boldly with those who ask. Your spiritual support of the many Christians among the people we support would include duties such as regular prayer for them, leadership in prayer with them, explanation of Bible passages and help with personal devotions.
For an informal chat please call us on 01572 767234, or send us your completed application form.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
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Closing date for applications: |
Wednesday 19th December 2018 at 2 p.m. |
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Residential Care Support Staff
Full-time/part-time positions from £8.14/hour, rising to £8.23/hour after completion of induction.
Are you a ‘people person’, looking for a new challenge, willing and able to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support for adults with learning disabilities, committed to developing their skills, promoting their choices and helping them realise their full potential?
We are looking for people who can support residents in their day to day lives, to give intimate personal care where needed, training and emotional support but above all to help them grow in their spiritual lives. To work a variety of shifts, including early start, late finish and weekends, which will be on a rota basis so a flexible approach is essential.
For an informal chat please call us on 01572 767234, or send us your completed application form.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application, which we will pay for.
Work and Education Senior Support Coordinator
Full Time (40 hours) from £9.51/hour (depending on relevant experience)
We are looking for a confident, dynamic and forward thinking individual to fill the above role at The Lodge Trust.
Duties include: To assist the Work and Education Deputy Managers in line with statutory requirements and in line with the ethos/ values of The Lodge Trust; to assist all Service Users attending Work and Education to have an opportunity to take part in realistic work experiences; to support the Work and Education Deputy Managers with the everyday running of Work and Education; to be the On-Call person throughout the day as required; to lead Handover Meetings during the Managers’ absence; to comply with the Care Standards for adults with learning disabilities; to support the events and developments of the organisation.
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Closing date for applications: |
Friday 7th December 2018 at 12 noon |
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Between 11th and 14th December |
Horticulture/Grounds Team Leader
Full Time (37.5 hours) from £9.51/hour (depending on relevant experience)
We are looking for a confident, dynamic and forward thinking individual to fill the above role at The Lodge Trust.
Duties include: To manage all grounds at The Lodge Trust within a set budget; to ensure The Lodge Trust grounds and Country Park are maintained to a high standard; to support and train individuals or a group of adults with various learning disabilities in horticulture skills; to assist in the assessment of an individual’s needs and capabilities and breaking down work processes to meet those needs; to work as part of the horticulture team and provide cover for other areas as required; to support and liaise with the Work and Education Services Deputy Manager; to support the Health and Safety Manager in ensuring all regulations are adhered to across site.
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Closing date for applications: |
Friday 7th December 2018 at 12 noon |
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Between 11th and 14th December |
Health and Social Care Apprentice
In association with the house senior, the successful applicants will provide a homely and safe environment for all residents; comply with the Care Standards for adults with learning disabilities; and support the house senior and Residential and Pastoral staff in maintaining the Christian ethos within the home.
The successful applicants must have a sympathetic attitude towards people with learning difficulties and be prepared to work with people with learning difficulties. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Volunteering opportunities
Although we are not currently advertising any specific volunteer positions, we are always very keen to hear from anyone who has some time to spare and would like to volunteer with us.
If this is the case, please fill in the application form, return it to us and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch soon. Thank you.
Sean Anderson, 21/10/2016