This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of the WheelPower's friendly, close knit and supportive team fundraising team.

We are looking for a friendly and organised individual with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from sponsorship-based events or community fundraising who has experience of preparing activities to recruit, engage, inspire and retain supporters.

This is a varied role and the successful applicant will organise the Tour de Vale Bike Ride, the largest charity bike ride in Buckinghamshire, source runners for a range of third-party events which includes the London Marathon and help our supporters reach their fundraising targets. You will also identify and develop opportunities for community groups, schools and local companies to support the charity.

WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport and we are passionate about helping disabled people lead active lives. We do this by organising sports sessions and providing advice to recently paralysed hospital patients, organising a variety of events and programmes at Stoke Mandeville Stadium and throughout the country, organising online fitness classes and resources which enable disabled people to stay active in their homes and working with our partners to improve their delivery models.

Although the role is based at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, we are following a hybrid approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. 

WheelPower is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Come and work for a growing, creative, and multiple award-winning charity!  We're a small organisation making a big difference.

My Life My Choice (MLMC) is a self-advocacy charity, 100% user-led, run by and for people with a learning disability, founded in 1998.  The charity delivers a diverse range of innovative projects that enhance and empower the lives of adults with a learning disability in Oxfordshire.  These established projects include the Power Up training & consultancy & research team, Champions who speak up and campaign, Travel Buddy scheme, 12 local self-help groups, and Gig Buddies.

MLMC is now looking for a new full time Project Coordinator.  The successful applicant will coordinate the MLMC Computer Buddy project which involves providing devices for those without, coaching and training beneficiaries, recruiting volunteers, and working with key partners. We do not need a person who is a whizz with computers for this role! Above all, we want to work with somebody who has excellent coordination, administration, and people skills.

This role calls for a colleague who not only shows a passion for empowering, working with, and raising the voices of people with a learning disability but also thrives on achieving targets.
 

The successful candidate will enjoy a challenge, have a ‘can do’ attitude and be a competent driver (or with car driver support) with a UK driving licence and access to a car. MLMC presently reimburses 45p per mile for private car used for business purposes.

MLMC not only says it values its staff but commits to them by offering a competitive salary, an enhanced pension contribution, a comfortable and spacious office environment, an Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, flexible working with time off in lieu, a weekly fruit basket, a £100 contribution towards a health & wellbeing activity, cycle to work scheme, two days special leave at Christmas, and working from home when appropriate. Free, dedicated staff parking is also available.

Could you support a young person to set up their own business?

Our Service Delivery team are looking for someone engaging and proactive to become the new home-based Youth Development Lead in Thames Valley. You will work across multiple areas of our service delivery with a particular focus on our Self-Employment programme and work with Business Mentors within Thames Valley. You will promote the programmes, deliver business workshops, provide 1:1 support and guidance to our young people, and work collaboratively with our volunteers to support young people to achieve their goals. Whilst the role is advertised as home-based, you will be expected to regularly travel around Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Suitable candidates may have one or more of the following:

• Qualifications in Business Management
• Experience in having set up their own business

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Will thrive in a busy and dynamic role and is able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Is able to work efficiently and effectively to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Has experience of working on their own initiative to achieve individual and team objectives  
• Can write, develop, and deliver session plans both face-to-face and virtually, utilising digital technology (including MS Teams)
• Has a fine attention to detail and can process paperwork and computerised administration tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people from within The Trust’s target groups might face

This role is perfect for you if you have skills and experience in Self-Employment and are passionate about supporting young entrepreneurs to develop their businesses. The work you do both independently and as part of the South East team will raise the aspirations of young people and help to transform young lives.

About CAG

It’s an exciting time for CAG Oxfordshire as the network celebrates its 20th birthday, reaches almost 100 member groups, and is working to take community-led climate action to the next level in Oxfordshire.

As we plan more ambitious work to support community-led change in Oxfordshire, we’re looking for someone to lead the next stage of our development. We have doubled in size in under two years of operation as an independent co-operative, owned and steered by our member groups.

Find out More

We’ll be holding an Open Zoom session, where you can come along and chat with us about the Director role and find out if you think we’d be a good fit for you.

Join us at 12.30pm on Thursday 21st October here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84686815841

The session will be co-hosted by the current Lead Coordinator (Director equivalent) and another member of our team. If you can’t join the session don’t worry, we’ll write up the questions and any answers we give and share them as a blog post on our website as well.

About the Director Role

The new Director will lead and coordinate our work. This includes managing our staff team in a way that keeps us developing more effective self-management practices over time. A key part of the role is ensuring we improve and deliver on our strategy and plans, drawing on the strengths and input of people across the organisation and our wider network. The Director will also develop new partnerships and income streams to grow our work; meeting the needs we can already see around us, and taking opportunities as they arise.

We are looking for someone who can work between three and five days a week.The role will be scaled appropriately according to the hours agreed with the new Director - there are more details on this in the recruitment pack. Some of the many benefits of the role include: flexible working hours, ability to mix home and office working, great colleagues and partners, pro rata share of 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to make the role your own in many ways.

Are you interested in supporting people at immediate risk of rough sleeping and making a real difference to the lives of people who are homeless in Oxford?

About the role

The St Mungo’s Rough Sleeping Team in Oxford provide a rapid response service, intervening to ensure no one needs to sleep rough. Our work is ongoing and we are currently looking for inspirational people to join the Somewhere Safe to Stay Service (SSTS) team as Assessment and Reconnection Workers. In these exciting roles you will:

• Be part of a busy team environment working closely with those new to, or at risk of rough sleeping.
• Provide a personalised case management service to clients, turning assessment recommendations into practical action plans which fully involves the client.
• Build and maintain effective relationships to support clients throughout their recovery.
• Develop a knowledge of relevant legislation such as, welfare benefit and housing legislation.
• Work on the weekly 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays.

About you

These roles will suit people with experience of working at pace in a public facing environment with the ability to adapt to new situations; as well as:

• An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others whilst managing your own time.
• The ability to manage complex behaviours and to deal with people who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.
• The ability to empower individuals to make positive changes and a willingness to develop these valuable skills. 
• Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives in these key roles; many of our managers began their careers as an Assessment and Reconnection Worker.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 5 November 2021

Interview and assessments on: 17-18 October 2021  

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

At Home-Start Oxford we make a big impact for families in the local area.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we have ambitious plans to expand our service.

Are you ready to join a charity that supports families with young children so they don’t have to face their toughest times alone?

In this new role you will be fundamental in ensuring our administration has the maximum level of support as we grow. Providing administrative support to the Chief Executive, Office Manager, Family Coordinators you will:

• Have skills and experience in administrative work
• Have proficient IT skills, including in database management
• Have knowledge of financial processes
• Be an excellent communicator, able to work with a wide variety of people
• Be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy and varied workload

Hours of work: 19 hours / week (with the possibility of additional hours) (pattern of hours negotiable)

Salary: Pro rata £19,836 (FTE) (£10.31/hr)

We believe that diversity in the workplace enables us to create a relevant, innovative and effective organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experience. We are committed to recruitment that is fair and free from bias.

Home-Start Oxford is a Disability Confident Employer. Please get in touch if you require this information in an alternative format, or to discuss an alternative form of application or other forms of reasonable adjustment.

Application pack: Download a Job Pack, Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form. Submission details on Job Pack. Please note that as part of our commitment to safer recruitment practice, applications must be made using the application form – CVs will not be accepted.

Informal discussion: Mel Henry, Office Manager 

Closing date: Midday on Monday 15th November 2021

To show our appreciation for your dedication we offer flexible working, 32 days holiday (pro rata), a contributory pension scheme, and the chance to work with incredibly friendly and committed colleagues.

This post is subject to a criminal record check through the Disclosure & Barring Service.

We are currently recruiting for:

Learning Disability Project Workers - £18700 - £19200 p.a. (pro rata for part time staff)

Both full and part time roles are available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

No shift work or evening/weekend work 

Do you have a passion for making the difference to someone’s life? Do you have patience and a good sense of fun? Do you wonder what it would be like to be able to help people learn life skills and practical areas so they can live independently.

At Talkback our Vision is ‘To help everyone with a learning disability or autism embrace new opportunities, lead the fulfilling lives they want and actively contribute to their local community.'

Our Project Workers play a vital part of that vision and are responsible for planning and delivering creative, fun, and engaging sessions that enable people to progress and develop their independence.

Core projects that staff work on include, social and life skills training, sports and wellbeing, men’s and women’s groups, a drama group which puts on regular shows, an upcycling and woodwork enterprise, gardening and allotment groups, work experience and a creative arts group.

We embrace staff from different working backgrounds who can use their experience and talents to benefit the lives of people with a learning disability or autism. If you have the passion and desire, we can provide the training and support.

As part of the role, you will work across Buckinghamshire at both our High Wycombe and Aylesbury locations, plus out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability, aged 23 years and older, to meet their individual needs to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills, as well a desire to help people with a learning disability learn new skills, access employment opportunities and build friendships.

In addition to our building based service, Talkback deliver virtual sessions via platforms such as Zoom. This addition to our traditional service was developed during the Covid-19 lockdown and not only provides vital support for people unable to attend a building based services but connects our current sites and enables a wider range of activities to be shared with our members.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

If you want to make a lasting difference to people we want to talk to you.

Closing date 5th November

Dragon School have an exciting opportunity for a Grounds Operative to join their team.

Location: Oxford

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time

Grounds Operative - The Role:

Coinciding with the arrival of a new Head, this is an exciting time to be joining Dragon School. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Estates department.

To be part of a team providing a full range of Grounds services to the Dragon School.  To maintain the grounds and gardens at both the Prep and Pre-Prep site including certain residential properties.

Grounds Operative - Key Responsibilities:

- Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of sports and amenity surfaces including,

strimming, and line marking

- Lawn edging, maintaining shrub boarders, maintaining rose and flower beds and planters,

forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, pruning, bed preparation, planting

- Leaf blowing/sweeping/clearing

- Hedge cutting

- Salt spreading/Snow clearing

- Removing rubbish from grounds area, helping to keep the grounds compound a tidy and safe

environment

- Carrying out general maintenance duties as required in relation to the upkeep of the grounds

structure such as pavilions, scoreboards, fences and garden benches

- Being familiar with the School sporting calendar and program

- Being fully knowledgeable of the Health and Safety regulations pertaining to not only the

grounds activities and plant machinery, but also the general School environment

- Displaying at all times a thorough understanding of legislation relating to chemicals and

dangerous substances

- Promoting safe working practices

- As required by the Estates Bursar, assisting in the performance of other “whole team” duties

occasionally undertaken by all members of the Estates team

Grounds Operative - You:

Essential

- Full driving license

- (NCQ/IOG etc) in ground’s maintenance and sports turf management

- Safe Use of Pesticides

- Knapsack Sprayer

- PA1/PA6

- Formal Manual Handling

- Formal training in chainsaw use

- General Health and Safety awareness

- Knowledge and proficient use of grounds and gardening machinery

- At least 3 years practitioner experience in a ground’s maintenance environment

- Able to work unsupervised

- Excellent team worker

- Patience and an eye for details

- Team player

- Self-motivated Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic

- Willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks

- Understand and Demonstrate willingness to promote positively equal opportunities outlined

in school policies

- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

- Ability to lift heavy goods

- Ability to work weekends as and when required

Desirable

- Driving license with D1

- Previous experience of working in a Prep School

Grounds Operative - Benefits:

Pension

Support staff will automatically be enrolled into the School’s generous workplace

pension scheme.

Lunch

During term time School lunches are provided to staff.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dragon School utilises the Cycle to Work Scheme which gives staff the option to

purchase a bike through the School and make payments back through their salary.

Death in Service

Eligible permanent employees are automatically enrolled into the School’s death in

service scheme. The benefit of this scheme is 3 x annual salary.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including

checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 18th October 2021.

To submit your application for this exciting Grounds Operative opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now to be redirected to our careers page.

About Migrant help

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We are currently looking for a MSVC Adviser (Modern Slavery and Victim Care) to join our team on a 12 months Fixed-Term contract. There will be a potential for the role to be made permanent.

The successful candidate can be based in Oxford or work remotely. In case post holder is not based in Oxford,  they must be able to occasionally attend the Oxford office and travel within South East.

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. 

These are some of the benefits we offer:

• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme. 

The Role:

The scope of this role is to provide a high-quality professional support service to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery as part of the Modern Slavery Victim Care Team, ensuring a seamless service to all service users. This includes the provision of support, advice and guidance in addition to providing assistance with the completion of any relevant support applications. There is a requirement that the post-holder will meet the changing local business needs and will re-prioritise work as necessary. The post-holder will work consistently to support the continuous local development of the service; they will ensure that all advisory processes and procedures are followed efficiently, consistently and with professionalism at all times. The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the Organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims, objectives, vision and values.

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Provide support to victims of human trafficking and modern slavery (known as service users), as directed by the MSVC Team Manager and Senior Adviser/s for the region.
• Manage a complex case load, offering appropriate and bespoke individual support to service users including the arrangement for the provision of necessities, (including accommodation, food, clothing and toiletries) as well as arranging meaningful holistic activities, which may include social events, language classes, orientation briefings, etc.
• Refer service users to specialist agencies and advocate for their needs as necessary, including referrals to support the process of service users being able to obtain employment and affordable housing, where appropriate.
• Arrange the process of supporting service users to return to their country of origin, where appropriate, as well as arranging the preparation of appropriate documentation with Home Office/Embassies, as appropriate.
• Complete and maintain quality standards for regular support plan and risk assessment reviews, and timely upload of clear and concise case notes.
• Collect and provide information to Senior Advisers and Management as and when required. This will include, obtaining service user feedback in order to further develop and improve the service
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies and procedures to provide the correct processing of NRM referrals to all who require this service.
• Participate in regular team briefings / meetings / group case study sessions and provide support to other colleagues as and when required
• Keep up to date with legislation and the impact it may have on service users, and disseminate as appropriate to the team
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the Supervision & Appraisal process and respond flexibly to provide cover for all other operational activities
• Undertake any other duties which may be assigned by the MSVC Team Manager

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Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide documents to show their right to work in the UK ie valid passport or other right to work documents such as work visa, settled status document, certificate of registration, naturalization as a British citizen, Biometric Residence Permit etc. 

- Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment

​​We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

We are currently recruiting:

Engagement Facilitators:

To work on a zero hour basis, 1 to 2 days a week

To work in Buckinghamshire

Talkback has worked for over 20 years in a person-centred way with people with learning needs and/or autism. We provide people with opportunities for education, life & social skills and employment. We enable them to share a voice and be recognised equally in their community. We are committed to creating a society where Individuals with a learning disability and/or autism are inspired to live fulfilling lives.

We are looking for students, with either a minimum of 2 years study in Psychology or Social Care, or MSc and PhD students with more in depth experience, with an ability to think outside the box and work with Talkback to undertake research and run engagement sessions.

The core of our work is focused on supporting people to speak up and have their say on local issues. We do this by facilitating groups and sharing feedback in a variety of creative ways at professional meetings. These are exciting and varied roles, with a range of opportunities and development within various areas such as Advocacy, Training and Positive Behaviour Support.

You need to be a strong, independent person who can use your initiative and enjoy a wide variety of work and being part of a team, supporting each other.

We believe everyone is unique and needs to have a voice. Do you want to be a person who can enjoy the satisfaction of making that happen?

We give training and support to all our team.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Our purpose is to create better futures for horticulturists. Our casework team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people who have experienced crisis, unexpected or lifechanging events.

Our services offer help with practical needs and we work with individuals and their families to identify and put in place solutions that will help them move forward in their lives. Our holistic approach often needs input from several different sources and our caseworkers offer help to identify and co-ordinate this support so that it works effectively. Our Casework team will provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often have an area of speciality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivering person centred impartial advice, information and support which meets the needs of individuals through face to face and home visits, video conferencing, email, telephone and emerging technologies
• Assessing service users individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their immediate and long term needs
• Provide easy to understand information and the range of options available, to help people feel better able to cope and able to make their own informed choices.
• Consistently delivering a high-quality standard of advice, and information which across areas including income maximisation, benefits, housing, education, employment, self- employment, health and social care
• Agreeing goals and actions with individuals and their families and in partnership developing an effective case management plan
• Help people to access specialist support that can offer practical and emotional support,
• Talking on an individual or family’s behalf, particularly where they have a problem that is difficult to tackle on their own
• Co-ordinating case management plans which provides, finds, or arranges for specialist advice, information and support services to be put in place to prevent more serious problems from developing or escalating
• Develop and review case management plans with service users and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
• Consistently managing a diverse and complex caseload a timely, efficient and effective manner ensuring a quality service and in line with targets and Key Performance Indicators.

Administration

• Ensure all case recording and other record keeping is detailed and accurate and completed within agreed timescales and that all records are kept and maintained in accordance with current legislation, policies and utilising best practice
• Share in team related tasks including twice weekly case prioritisation, first line assessment and responding to crisis or emergency cases
• Use of IT software for statistical recording of information relating to research and campaigns and funding requirements, record keeping and document production.
• Produce clear assessment summaries and management information reports
• Undertake supporting administration duties across a range of help and prevent services as required or requested

Professional Development

• To proactively continue to develop appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skills through regular reading of information and attending training courses

• To maintain professional competency and up to date knowledge in all relevant areas of the role including key areas of advice, Data Protection, GDPR, Health and Safety and Safeguarding practice
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all areas relevant to the role and develop specialist knowledge related to the role as directed.
• Keep up to date with online systems, available training materials and other resources relevant to the areas of support
• Participate in training as required to maintain and improve the relevant level of knowledge and skills needed to deliver a quality service
• Preparing for and attending internal and external meetings as agreed with your line manager, contributing to projects, and the development of annual work plans as required.
• Identify and implement own learning and development needs

Other duties

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the role in line with procedures and, Data Protection regulations.
• To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Perennial
• Ensure all processes and procedures that relate to the responsibilities of the role are delivered with a high level of awareness of the organisation’s equality and diversity ethos and policies.
• Attend multi-agency and partnership meetings to raise awareness of the needs of people working in horticulture and Perennial’s services Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to foster a co-operative, flexible working environment.
• Be a positive ambassador for Perennial
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and relevant to key tasks and responsibilities.

We are looking for a Psychological Therapist with experience, to join our team of therapists and honorary therapists delivering therapeutic support to some of the most marginalised people in society. The part-time role will be based in services in Oxford.

Lifeworks, the Psychological Interventions Service employs a team of therapists who, with honorary therapists, provide a range of psychological therapies to people who have experienced homelessness in St Mungo’s services located across London and the South of England.  Lifeworks has demonstrated the benefits of providing therapy in a way that acknowledges the challenges that our clients experience in engaging with this process, and for many of our clients  they would not otherwise be able to access therapy. 

Lifeworks has recently undergone a change of structure with the aim of broadening out the offer to our clients, both in terms of geographically reaching more people, but also offering a wider range of therapy options. We are looking for therapists who can support the development of St Mungo’s psychologically and trauma informed approaches and have experience of working with this client group and who have experience of supervising honorary therapists.

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of working therapeutically in a way that supports people in a positive, individual manner to sustain their recovery. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues and/or services.

We are looking for someone with:

• Doctoral level training, or equivalent, in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent, accredited by the BPS. Training in models of developmental lifespan psychology, psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies. HCPC Registered, or BACP / UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, or BABCP registered CBT Therapist.
• Experience of engagement of marginalised clients, and those with chaotic behaviour.
• A high level specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapy as applied to the client group using this service. Knowledge and skills of at least one core therapeutic model e.g. CBT, psychodynamic.
• Knowledge of the psychological impact of social exclusion. Skills in the application of psychological assessments, formulations and interventions with a complex client group.
• Experience of running supervision groups.

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Flexible Working and Pension

• We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 – 2020 we supported 32,800 people across all of our services. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on Monday 11 October 2021

Interview and assessments on: thursday 21 October 2021

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

We are currently recruiting for:

Community & College Skills Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18700- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

Are you a caring person that wants to see young people with autism develop in learning life skills?

Are you patient and able to communicate to young people in a way they engage with?

Are you wanting to use your life experience to really impact someone’s life?

Due to an increasing demand for our service, we have Community Living Skills vacancies to deliver a range of services to students with a learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will support young people, aged 16 - 23, to meet the outcomes on their Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCP). For some of our learners we provide 1:1 support in college, to support them to achieve their course. We also deliver a range of community groups to help learners develop their social skills, confidence, life skills and independence. These include, but are not limited to, Independent Living Groups, Women’s & Men’s Groups, Creative Media Groups, Art Groups & Travel Training Groups. In addition, we offer a range of work experience opportunities including horticulture, working with animals, retail & mechanics.

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs and support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said, ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role I have ever had.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Closing date: 5th November

Dragon School have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener to join their team.

Location: Oxford

Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Type: Part Time

Gardener - The Role:

Coinciding with the arrival of a new Head, this is an exciting time to be joining Dragon School. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Estates department.

To be part of a team providing a full range of Grounds services to the Dragon School.  To maintain the grounds and gardens at both the Prep and Pre-Prep site including certain residential properties.

Gardener - Key Responsibilities:

- Lawn maintenance

- Maintaining the flower and rose beds, and all planters

- Maintaining hedges

- Weeding, Forking, mulching, watering, seed sowing, flower bed preparing and

planting, leaf blowing, path clearing, salt spreading and snow clearing

- Occasionally driving a school minibus in support of pupil transport requirements

- Carrying out other general, ad hoc grounds/estate duties, as directed by the Estates Bursar

and within capabilities; including working overtime to meet specific demands, at agreed

overtime rates

- Ensuring that all departmental (workshop and storage) areas are kept clean and tidy

at all times, and that appropriate tools/equipment are safely stored and serviceable,

and that the Estates Bursar is given adequate notice of the need to replenish stores

and equipment, including machinery repairs

- Assisting and overseeing contractors whilst on site, making sure they carry out their

works to the correct Health and Safety standards

- Ensuring, with the assistance of the Estates Bursar, that all machinery and tools are

serviced in accordance with published standards, and that records are maintained

- As required by the Estates Bursar, assisting in the performance of other “whole

team” duties occasionally undertaken by all members of the Estates team

- Complying with both statutory and School Health & Safety Policies and procedures,

maintaining records and control of substances covered by COSHH plus other

regulations. In particular, it is the post holder’s responsibility to ensure compliance

with all statutory and local instructions regarding use of tools and machinery,

wearing of protective clothing including footwear and ear defenders, working at

height, lifting and lone working

Gardener - You:

Essential

- Full driving license

- Minimum RSH level 2 or equivalent

- Safe Use of Pesticides

- Knapsack Sprayer

- PA1/PA6

- Formal Manual Handling

- Formal training in chainsaw use

- General Health and

- Safety awareness

- Knowledge gardening machinery

- Minimum of 3 years practical experience in a similar role

- Able to work unsupervised

 - Excellent team worker

- Willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks

- Understand and demonstrate willingness to promote positively equal opportunities outlined in School policies

- Ability to lift heavy goods

- Ability to work weekends as and when required

Desirable

- Driving license with minimum of D1

- Previous experience of working in a Prep School

Gardener - Benefits:

Pension

Support staff will automatically be enrolled into the School’s generous workplace

pension scheme.

Lunch

During term time School lunches are provided to staff.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Dragon School utilises the Cycle to Work Scheme which gives staff the option to

purchase a bike through the School and make payments back through their salary.

Death in Service

Eligible permanent employees are automatically enrolled into the School’s death in

service scheme. The benefit of this scheme is 3 x annual salary.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including

checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 18th October 2021.

To submit your application for this exciting Gardener opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now to be redirected to our careers page.