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You will separate waste and recycling into different item and material types and record the results. We will provide you with training, equipment, and PPE for the work. You will be part of a small friendly team which (depending on the job location) will usually travel from our Bristol depot to different parts of the UK. We do work in towns and cities all over the UK and pay a travel allowance for work in other areas. Generally, each job runs for five consecutive days of work.

We are especially interested in hearing from experienced drivers of long wheelbase vans (up to 3.5 tonnes).

Ensuite accommodation, subsistence allowance, and protective clothing are provided. The work would suit people that want flexibility in their work commitments and are happy to work away from home for short periods. No previous experience is required, but you must be reliable, motivated, and willing to do hands-on work.

As a charity everything we do is for the benefit of children in care and on the fringes of care, which is reflected in our vision and values. We are beyond profit, which means that all surplus income is invested back into our services to ensure our carers and the children in our care receive the best possible support.

From social work to project management, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career that really makes a difference to the most vulnerable children and young people. So have a look at our current vacancies and the range of benefits we can offer you.

Individuals may have a learning disability, a physical disability and/or be on the autistic spectrum and may also present with personal care needs, emotional difficulties, behavioural problems, and/or mental health issues. This will require the support worker to be patient, understanding, empathic, and to work with an approach which puts the individual at the centre of the support.

Essential

• Working with vulnerable young people and/ or adults either on a paid or voluntary basis
• Maintaining records of work and a willingness to learn about and maintain documents in a care setting, including risk assessments
• Successful completion of a qualification in Health and Social Care or related area at level 2 or above, or a willingness to work towards this qualification and complete the care certificate

Skills:

• Ability to work in ways which value and promote individual choice.
• Ability to support a person with a learning and/or other disability including mental health challenges and/or personal care needs to select, engage in and review activities in the home or in the community in ways that promote independence, health, acceptable societal behaviours and dignity.
• Ability to communicate easily at all levels and lead or support group activities.
• Ability to maintain records, write reports, do basic maths and use ICT
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as a member of a team.

Personal qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to reflect on own practice
• Willingness to undertake training
• Willingness to provide personal care in a manner that promotes dignity

Desirable

• Supporting people with learning and other disabilities in a community setting
• Knowledge of the Leeds area.
• Driving licence and access to vehicle.
• A qualification in Health and Social Care or related area at level 3 or above

Our facilitators run online group sessions that last 2.5 hours, working with groups of up to 6 participants. The sessions run throughout the week and our facilitators can work up to 12 online sessions a month. The hours are not guaranteed but you can choose sessions to fit around your existing commitments. On some occasions, the sessions are delivered in person in the community - approximately 1-2 times a year with travel expenses covered

• To hold a relevant train the trainer qualification at Level 4 status such as Level 4 Certificate in Education or equivalent - this is an essential requirement. 
• To have experience of facilitating groups which work with parents and care givers and in particular vulnerable individuals or those dealing with conflict.
• An understanding of the sensitivities of group dynamics and the importance of boundaries in a group setting. 
• To be able to actively use facilitator evaluation tools in order to monitor the service strengths 
• Experience of working with families in which divorce, separation and/or domestic abuse/inter-partner violence has been a presenting factor (for example in social care, healthcare, education and childcare settings). 
• Experience of the Family Courts and related work is desirable.
• Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced level.

Rolling recruitment so no closing date.

As part of our Activities & Leisure Team, you will

Gain an RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification while training 

Be Guest focused and provide a first-class service to all   

Provide a safe and secure environment for all Guests whilst using our pool areas   

Ensure strict health and safety guidelines are adhered to and work areas are always presented and managed to the highest level.   

Ensure all chemical and cleaning materials issued are stored safely and used within COSHH guidelines 

You don’t need experience to join our Activities & Leisure Team. You may already be a Lifeguard but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do. All we are looking for is 

• Able to swim a minimum of 100 metres on your back and front continuously
• Able to dive to a depth of 3 metres
• Able to swim efficient breaststroke and have some knowledge of sidestroke

As part of our Food and Beverage Team, you will

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to brand specification.

Assist in keeping our kitchens clean and a safe and secure working environment.

Have fun working as a Team to deliver great food memories for our guests on holiday 

You may already be a Commis Chef looking to progress, a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity which is great! All we are looking for is fantastic ‘Team Player’. You’ll be eager, willing to learn and work as a Team, with a huge portion of passion on the side!

As part of our Food and Beverage Kitchen Team, you will

Support with the cleanliness of the kitchen, ensuring we maintain high health and hygiene standards ensuring a clean and safe environment for all

Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks in the kitchen which may include, cleaning crockery, utensils and cooking equipment, cleaning storage areas and sanitising food preparation areas

Assist with basic food preparation when required

You don’t need experience to join our Food and Beverage Team. You may already be a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant or Fast-Food Crew Member but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.

As part of our Food and Beverage Team, you will be

Serving our Guests and taking orders

Waiting-on / delivering tasty food and mouth-watering drinks to tables 

Helping ensure the restaurant looks amazing, and is always clean and safe 

- Supporting the wider Team by working together to ensure all Guests are served promptly, keeping wait times to a minimum 

You don’t need experience to join our Food and Beverage Team. You may already have Restaurant experience as a Waiter or Waitress or experience in Customer Service but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.

As part of our Accommodation Cleaning Team, you will

Clean and prepare our Guest accommodation which may include Caravans, Lodges, Chalets or Apartments

Work efficiently to ensure we provide high quality, clean and safe accommodation for all our Guests

You don’t need experience to join our Accommodation Cleaning Team. You may already be a Cleaner or Housekeeper but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.